Cerebro-Vascular System Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
describe circle of willis
A
Circulatory anastomosis
ring-like structure
primary junction for brain arteries collateral circulation
2
Q
Middle cerebral artery
A
Supplies lateral surface of cortex
3
Q
middle cerebral artery lesions
A
neurological deficits
4
Q
ischemia
A
restriction in blood supply due to clot
5
Q
hemorrhage
A
rupture of blood vessels, leading to bleeding into tissues