Blood Supply to the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two arterial routes to the brain?
A
Internal carotids and vertebral arteries
2
Q
What are the 5 main branches of the internal carotid?
A
Central artery of retina ophthalmic artery anterior cerebral middle cerebral internal carotid
3
Q
What are the 3 main branches of the vertebral artery?
A
Posterior cerebral artery
basilar artery
left vertebral artery
4
Q
What are the use of the intracranial veins?
A
They drain into dural venous sinuses
