Meningeal branches of the ascending pharyngeal artery

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Artery: Meningeal branches of the ascending pharyngeal artery
Gray's subject #144 558
Source ascending pharyngeal artery

The Meningeal Branches of the ascending pharyngeal artery are several small vessels, which supply the dura mater.

One, the posterior meningeal, enters the cranium through the jugular foramen.

A second passes through the foramen lacerum.

Occasionally a third through the canal for the hypoglossal nerve.

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