Acta Anatomica Sinica ›› 2020, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (6): 929-933.doi: 10.16098/j.issn.0529-1356.2020.06.019

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Scanning electron microscopy of myodural bridge in dog

ZHANG Zhi-hong1  ZHANG Ying1  SUN Jing-xian2  DING Shuai-wen MA Guo-jun3  CHI Yan-yan1 YU Sheng-bo ZHENG Nan1*  SUI Hong-jin1*   

  1. 1.Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning Dalian 116044, China; 2.College of Fisheries and Life Science, Dalian Ocean University, Liaoning Dalian 116023, China;3. Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning Dalian 116024, China
  • Received:2020-02-24 Revised:2020-03-27 Online:2020-12-06 Published:2020-12-06
  • Contact: ZHENG Nan;SUI Hong-jin E-mail:suihj@hotmail.com

Abstract:

Objective  To observe the form of fibers connection of myodural bridge (MDB) between the rectus capitis posterior minor muscle (RCPmi) and the posterior atlanto-occipital membrane (PAOM), the PAOM and the spinal dura mater (SDM) in the atlanto-occipital space of dogs with scanning electron microscope (SEM).   Methods  The dense connection tissues (MDB) among the RCPmi, PAOM and SDM of six dogs were scanned with a SEM. The form of fibers connection between the RCPmi and PAOM, the PAOM and SDM in the atlanto-occipital space was observed, photographed, and documented.   Results  The MDB fibers connection existed between the RCPmi and the PAOM, and between the PAOM and the SDM. The MDB fibers between the RCPmi and the PAOM were parallelly arranged and inserted into the PAOM at an acute angle, and continued into the superficial layer of the back of PAOM. The MDB fibers between the PAOM and the SDM converged into several bundles. Each MDB bundle was covered by membrane. This membrane became continuous with the superficial membrane of SDM, meanwhile fibers of the membrane were interwoven with the surface fibers of SDM.   Conclusion  The interweaving fibers of the MDB with the SDM indicates that MDB fiber may withstand great tension.

Key words: Myodural bridge, Posterior atlanto-occipital membrane, Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle, Spinal dura mater, Scanning electron microscopy, Dog

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