Microsurgical anatomy of the jugular foramen

J Neurosurg. 1975 May;42(5):541-50. doi: 10.3171/jns.1975.42.5.0541.

Abstract

The authors conducted an autopsy study of 50 jugular foramina and surrounding tissue, using the dissecting microscope. Anatomical findings from this study are presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Accessory Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Cranial Nerves / anatomy & histology
  • Dura Mater / anatomy & histology
  • Ganglia / anatomy & histology
  • Glossopharyngeal Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery
  • Occipital Bone / anatomy & histology*
  • Temporal Bone / anatomy & histology*
  • Vagus Nerve / anatomy & histology