Cardiovascular System

Middle Meningeal Veins

Venae meningeae mediae

Quick Facts

Origin: Dura mater.

Course: Descends with middle meningeal artery, passes through foramen spinosum and enters the maxillary vein.

Tributaries: None.

Drainage: Dura mater.

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Origin

The middle meningeal vein originates within the dura matter.

Course

The middle meningeal vein descends with the middle meningeal artery, passing through the foramen spinosum and emptying into the maxillary vein or the pterygoid plexus.

Tributaries

There are no named tributaries.

Structures Drained

The middle meningeal vein drains the dura mater.

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