Clinical importance of the middle meningeal artery

Chmielewski, P.; Skrzat, J.; Walocha, J.

Folia Medica Cracoviensia 53(1): 41-46

2013


ISSN/ISBN: 0015-5616
PMID: 24858329
Document Number: 664798
Middle meningeal artery (MMA)is an important branch which supplies among others cranial dura mater. It directly attaches to the cranial bones (is incorporated into periosteal layer of dura mater), favors common injuries in course of head trauma. This review describes available data on the MMA considering its varability, or treats specific diseases or injuries where the course of MMA may have clinical impact.

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