Table 1.
Structures that cause pain44
| Vasculature | Dura | Cranial nerves (CN) that carry pain fibers | Extracranial structures | Additional structures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large arteries at the base of the brain Proximal portions of their immediate branches Meningeal arteries Venous channels of the brain and dura |
Dura itself Tentorium Diaphragma sellae |
CN V CN VIICN IX CN X |
Orbit Sinus Middle ear Teeth |
Periosteum of the skull Subcutaneous tissue Muscle Skin |