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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.
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Silvela, J., Zamarron, M.A. Tentorial arteries arising from the external carotid artery. Neuroradiology 14, 267–269 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00418627
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