Tentorial arteries arising from the external carotid artery.
Two cases illustrating an unusual connexion between the middle meningeal artery and tentorial branches, normally arising from the siphon, are reported. The significance of this anastomosis is discussed.
D000792:Angiography; D001158:Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities; D002342:Carotid Artery, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008576:Meningeal Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged