Circle of Willis Flashcards

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Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA)

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– stems from internal carotid
– supplies frontal and parietal lobes
– lower limbs

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Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA)

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– stems from internal carotid
– supplies frontal, parietal and temporal lobes
– head, upper limbs and thoracic areas

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Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA)

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– stems from basilar artery
– supplies occipital lobe
– vision damage

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