posterior meningeal artery

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Noun posterior meningeal artery has 1 sense

posterior meningeal artery - branch of the ascending pharyngeal artery that supplies the dura mater of the posterior cranial fossa
--₁ is a kind of meningeal artery, arteria meningea

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Posterior Meningeal Artery

Definition: The posterior meningeal artery is a small blood vessel that supplies the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, with oxygenated blood.

Sample Sentences:

The posterior meningeal artery is a branch of the maxillary artery.
Damage to the posterior meningeal artery can result in severe complications.
The rupture of the posterior meningeal artery can lead to a subdural hematoma.
The posterior meningeal artery plays a crucial role in providing nourishment to the meninges.

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