A(n) ____ hematoma develops when bridging cerebral vessels that travel from the brain to the overlying dura are torn.

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A subdural hematoma is caused by tearing of bridging cerebral vessels that run between the brain and overlying dura, leading to the accumulation of blood in the subdural space. An epidural hematoma, on the other hand, is caused by bleeding from arteries within the meninges that run in the epidural space. Intracranial hematoma refers to any collection of blood within the skull, while secondary hematoma is a term that is not specific to any particular type of hematoma.

A(n) ____ Hematoma Develops When Bridging Cerebral Vessels That Travel