blood supply of the cerebrum Flashcards

neuro exam 3

1
Q

the anterior circulation comes from what artery?

A

internal carotid

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2
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where does the internal carotid come from?

A

the common carotid arteries in the neck

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3
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what is the course of the internal carotid arteries?

A

The internal carotid arteries enter the cranial cavity through the carotid canal

Courses though temporal bone (petrous part)

Courses through cavernous sinus (cavernous part aka carotid siphon)

Emerges from cavernous sinus and enters the subarachnoid space

Gives off several branches

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4
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what branches does the internal carotid arteries give off?

A

Ophthalmic arteries (not visible)
Posterior communicating arteries
Anterior choroidal arteries
Anterior cerebral arteries (ACA)
Middle cerebral arteries (MCA)

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5
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what does the anterior cerebral artery give off

A

anterior communicating arteries

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6
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what does the middle cerebral arteries give off?

A

lentuculostriate arteries

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