Angioarchitecture of the middle meningeal artery in human skulls
a morphometric study
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https://doi.org/10.56102/afmo.2024.311Keywords:
Anatomy, Cerebral arteries, Clinical relevanceAbstract
Introduction: The middle meningeal artery (MMA) is clinically and surgically relevant, and knowledge regarding its angioarchitecture is essential in various procedures. However, literature lacks studies exploring its morphometric aspects. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the MMA sulci morphometry using a digital approach. Method: Thirty-five skulls with a complete visualization of the MMA sulcus were selected. From this, the length of the main trunk and parietal and frontal branches, the inter-branch angle, and the diameter of the foramen spinosum were measured bilaterally using the ImageJ® software. Results: Morphometric data showed no differences in the morphometry of the main trunk and parietal branch according to laterality. On the other hand, the length of the frontal branch was higher on the right side of the skulls. No differences were observed in the measurements of the foramen spinosum and the inter-branch angle. Conclusion: Digital methods for morphometric analysis of the MMA offer advantages in terms of precision and speed in obtaining data. Also, the MMA exhibits few bilateral morphometric variations that should be considered for planning surgical procedures and as a basis for future analyses.
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