1g Basal Ganglia - blood supply Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the Medial Striate A. branch from?
A
Anterior Cerebral A
2
Q
What does the Medial Striate A. supply?
A
head of caudate nucleus
3
Q
Where do the Lenticulostriate AA. branch from?
A
Middle cerebral A
4
Q
What do the Lenticulostriate AA supply?
A
putamen, globus pallidus, top of thalamus
5
Q
Where do the Thalamoperforating AA branch from?
A
Posterior Cerebral A
6
Q
What do the Thalamoperforating AA. supply?
A
subthalamic nucleus
7
Q
Which area is most vulnerable in someone with high blood pressure who smokes? What clinical aspects are seen?
A
Thalamoperforating AAs. - leads to contralateral motor issues
8
Q
What is Hemiballismus? When is it seen?
A
flailing, ballistic undesired movement of limbs - characteristic with strokes involving subthalamic nucleus
