Meningeal Branch of Occipital Artery (Right)
Ramus meningeus arteriae occipitalis
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Origin: Occipital artery.
Course: Ascends with internal jugular vein to reach the posterior cranial fossa.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Dura matter.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The meningeal branch of the occipital artery consists of one or more variable branches that arise from the occipital artery.
Course
The meningeal branch of the occipital artery accompanies the internal jugular vein through the jugular foramen of the skull to reach the posterior cranial fossa (Gray & Lewis, 1918).
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The meningeal branch of the occipital artery supplies the dura matter of the posterior cranial fossa.
References
Gray, H. & Lewis, W. H. (1918) Anatomy of the Human Body. Lea & Febiger.
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