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Anterior Meningeal Artery

Definition: The anterior meningeal artery is a small blood vessel that supplies the meninges, the protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord, with oxygenated blood. It is a branch of the ethmoidal arteries and mainly runs along the front part of the cranial cavity.

Possible Parts of Speech:

1. Noun

Senses:

1. Anatomy: The small artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the meninges.

Usages:

1. In Anatomy: The anterior meningeal artery courses through the skull providing crucial blood supply to the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord.

Sample Sentences:

1. The anterior meningeal artery is responsible for nourishing the frontal lobes of the brain.
2. The delicate network of blood vessels, including the anterior meningeal artery, helps maintain the health of the meninges.
3. Damage to the anterior meningeal artery can lead to complications such as bleeding within the meninges.

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