Parietal Branch of Middle Meningeal Artery
Ramus parietalis arteriae meningeae mediae
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Origin: Middle meningeal artery.
Course: On the squamous part of the temporal bone.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Dura mater of the posterior portion of the brain.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The parietal branch of the middle meningeal artery is one of two arteries that arise from the middle meningeal artery after it passes through the foramen spinosum to enter the cranial cavity. The parietal branch is much smaller than the frontal branch of the middle meningeal artery.
Course
The parietal branch of the middle meningeal artery turns backwards on the squamous part of the temporal bone to reach the lower border of the parietal bone. The parietal branch divides into numerous rami that extend between the dura mater and the cranium.
Branches
There are no named branches; however, it does anastomose with its fellow branch of the opposite side.
Supplied Structures
The parietal branch of the middle meningeal artery supplies the posterior portion of dura mater and cranium.
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