Exploration of the meninges and brain in situ

Close-up view of layers of scalp, calvaria and dura mater in left posterior auricular region

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Exploration of the meninges and brain in situ Close-up view of layers of scalp, calvaria and dura mater in left posterior auricular region 1 . Middle meningeal artery (posterior branch) 2 . Skin 3 . Superficial fascia 4 . Galea aponeurotica 5 . Pericranium 6 . External plate of occipital bone 7 . Posterior temporal diploic vein 8 . Internal plate of occipital bone 9 . Dura mater (note plexus of small dural veins in this area in the view) 10 . Occipitalis muscle (cut across) 11 . Auricle 12 . Posterior auricular vein 13 . Transverse sinus (dural covering cut away) 14 . Parietomastoid suture 15 . Mastoid part of temporal bone 16 . Mastoid emissary and occipitomastoid suture