Connection of the Posterior Occipital Muscle and Dura Mater of the Siamese Crocodile

In conclusion, a myodural bridge‐like structure exists in reptiles. This connection may act as a pump to provide cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation at the occipitocervical junction. We hypothesize that a physiologic role of the Siamese crocodile's myodural bridge may be analogous to the human myodural bridge. Anat Rec, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: The Anatomical Record Part B: The New Anatomist - August 9, 2016 Category: Anatomy Authors: Jing ‐Hui Zhang, Wei Tang, Zhao‐Xi Zhang, Bing‐Yi Luan, Sheng‐Bo Yu, Hong‐Jin Sui Tags: Full Length Article Source Type: research