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What is the main function of the dural sinuses?
To receive blood from the brain and cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space
What is unique about the walls of the dural sinuses?
They are thick but lack muscular tissue
Where does the superior sagittal sinus end posteriorly?
In the right transverse sinus
How do scalp infections potentially lead to meningitis in some cases?
Through emissary veins that connect the dural venous sinuses with scalp veins
Which sinus is formed by the junction of the great cerebral vein of Galen with the inferior sagittal sinus?
Straight sinus
Where do the transverse sinuses commence?
At the internal occipital protuberance
Explore the structure and composition of the dura mater, a dense fibrous membrane that plays a crucial role in protecting the brain. Learn about the layers, spaces, and septa associated with this important component of the meninges.
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