Exploration of the spinal cord and meninges in situ

Epidural plexus of veins, upper thoracic region

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Exploration of the spinal cord and meninges in situ

Epidural plexus of veins, upper thoracic region

1. Semispinalis capitis muscle (reflected)
2. Dura mater
3. Splenius cervicis muscle (reflected)
4. Internal vertebral venous plexus
5. Rhomboid major muscle (cut across)
6. Dorsal iliocostal muscle
7. Trapezius muscle (cut across)
8. Posterior funiculus spinal cord
9. Dorsal root cervical nerve VII
10. Arch of thoracic vertebra I (cut across)
11. Superior posterior serratus muscle
12. Longissimus dorsi muscle