Anatomy of Brainstem Blood Supply

Which artery provides the major blood supply to the brainstem and cerebellum by merging to form the basilar artery?

The internal carotid artery enters the cranial cavity through which of the following?

Which artery branches from the vertebral artery and supplies the posterior-inferior part of the cerebellum?

Which of the following correctly describes the pathway of the vertebral artery?

The basilar artery is formed by the union of which two arteries?

Which of the following arteries is NOT a direct branch of the vertebral arteries?

Which artery is formed by the union of the anterior spinal arteries?

How many posterior spinal arteries supply the spinal cord, and what is their general pathway?

Radicular arteries supplement the spinal arteries and enter the spinal canal through which of the following structures?

Radicular arteries arise from which of the following arteries?

Which arteries provide additional blood supply to the spinal cord by supplementing the anterior and posterior spinal arteries?

What is the primary function of the anterior spinal artery?

The posterior spinal arteries primarily supply which region of the spinal cord?

The artery of Adamkiewicz, also known as the great anterior radicular artery, is most commonly found in which region of the spinal cord?

What is the primary role of the artery of Adamkiewicz?

The artery of Adamkiewicz most commonly arises from which of the following arteries?

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the basilar artery?

The superior cerebellar arteries are responsible for supplying which areas of the brain?

The pontine arteries, branches of the basilar artery, primarily supply which structure?

The labyrinthine artery, a branch of the basilar artery, accompanies which cranial nerve to supply the inner ear?

The posterior cerebral arteries, branches of the basilar artery, supply which region of the brain?

Which branch of the internal carotid artery passes through the optic canal to supply the orbit?

Which branch of the internal carotid artery supplies the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle and the choroid plexus?

Which of the following arteries is a direct continuation of the internal carotid artery and supplies the lateral surface of the cerebral hemispheres?

Which of the following arteries is a direct continuation of the internal carotid artery and supplies the lateral surface of the cerebral hemispheres?

The posterior communicating artery connects the internal carotid artery to which of the following?

The anterior communicating artery connects which two arteries in the Circle of Willis?

The Circle of Willis provides collateral circulation to which parts of the brain?

Which branch of the internal carotid artery forms the main arterial supply to the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres?

Which of the following structures is NOT supplied by the anterior choroidal artery?

Which of the following areas is primarily supplied by the anterior cerebral artery?

The middle cerebral artery supplies which of the following areas of the brain?

Which function is primarily associated with the areas supplied by the anterior cerebral artery?

Which artery typically supplies the occipital lobe and infero-medial temporal lobe?

In the embryonic stage, the posterior cerebral artery may receive blood supply through which structure?

Which of the following functions is associated with the area of the brain supplied by the middle cerebral artery?

The anterior cerebral artery supplies which part of the brain’s motor functions?

Which of the following regions is NOT supplied by the middle cerebral artery?

In a lateral view of an internal carotid angiogram, the middle cerebral artery is typically seen passing through which of the following structures?

The anterior communicating artery connects which two arteries in the Circle of Willis?

What is the primary function of the area supplied by the anterior cerebral artery in the motor cortex?

The middle cerebral artery typically supplies which of the following regions?

Which artery may contribute to the blood supply of the posterior cerebral artery in the embryonic stage?

Which of the following areas is primarily supplied by the posterior cerebral artery?

The posterior cerebral artery is typically a terminal branch of which artery?

Which part of the brain is NOT typically supplied by the posterior cerebral artery? A) Occipital lobe B) Infero-medial temporal lobe C) Upper limb motor cortex D) Part of the thalamus

Which of the following structures is supplied by the anterior choroidal artery?

The medial striate arteries arise from which of the following arteries?

The lateral striate arteries supply which of the following areas?

Which of the following structures is primarily supplied by the posterior cerebral artery and its central branches?

The lateral striate arteries arise from which of the following arteries?

Which structure is NOT typically supplied by the medial striate arteries?

Which of the following arteries primarily supplies the internal capsule and nearby basal ganglia?

Which of the following regions does NOT receive blood from the anterior choroidal artery?

The central branches of the posterior cerebral artery supply which of the following regions?

The striate arteries are also known by several other names. Which of the following is NOT one of these alternative names?

The lateral striate arteries, arising from the middle cerebral artery, supply which of the following structures?

The posterior cerebral artery supplies the thalamus. Which of the following structures is also supplied by the posterior cerebral artery?

Which of the following arteries supplies the anterior limb and genu of the internal capsule?

The anterior choroidal artery is primarily a branch of which artery?

Which of the following is the major cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

A Berry aneurysm, commonly located in the circle of Willis, can cause which of the following complications?

Which of the following is a typical symptom of a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Subarachnoid hemorrhage may present with which of the following symptoms?

Blood in the subarachnoid space following a hemorrhage may appear in which of the following locations?

What is the term used to describe an aneurysm located in the circle of Willis, which is a major cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Which of the following might a person experience immediately following a blow to the head that causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage? (Select all that apply)

What makes subarachnoid hemorrhage harder to detect on imaging sometimes?

Which part of the brain is affected by a stroke in the cerebral hemispheres?

A stroke in the anterior cerebral artery results in which of the following symptoms?

A middle cerebral artery stroke may present with which of the following symptoms?

The vertebrobasilar system can cause a mix of contralateral and ipsilateral symptoms depending on the location of the stroke. Which of the following is an example of this?

Which of the following is associated with lateral medullary syndrome, which can result from a stroke in the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA)?

A stroke in the cerebellar hemispheres typically results in which of the following?

Which of the following arteries is involved in superior cerebellar artery strokes that result in cerebellar symptoms?

What is the main symptom of Medial Medullary Syndrome (due to occlusion of the vertebral artery or anterior spinal artery)?

Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to a subarachnoid hemorrhage in the brain?

Which of the following is a common cause of embolic stroke?

Which artery is a common source of lateral medullary syndrome, also known as Wallenberg's syndrome?

Which of the following would likely result from a stroke involving the posterior cerebral artery (PCA)?

What type of symptoms are typically seen in vertebrobasilar stroke (such as in the brainstem)?

Which of the following is the most common clinical presentation for a stroke in the middle cerebral artery (MCA)?

Which artery is responsible for the blood supply to the anterior part of the brain, including the frontal lobe and medial aspect of the hemisphere?

Which of the following symptoms would be seen with a stroke in the cerebellar hemispheres?

Which of the following is a classic symptom of a stroke affecting the brainstem?

In a stroke involving the anterior cerebral artery, which part of the body is most likely to be affected?

Which artery is responsible for supplying the lateral medulla, leading to Wallenberg syndrome?

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Wallenberg syndrome (lateral medullary syndrome)?

What is the most characteristic feature of Medial Medullary Syndrome caused by occlusion of the vertebral artery?

Which of the following is a typical sign of Horner’s syndrome, which may occur in Wallenberg syndrome?

In Medial Medullary Syndrome, what sensory loss occurs due to damage to the medial lemniscus?

Which structure is most affected in Medial Medullary Syndrome that causes ipsilateral paralysis of the tongue?

Which of the following is a typical symptom of lateral medullary syndrome (Wallenberg syndrome) caused by PICA occlusion?

Which artery is primarily responsible for the blood supply to the medial medulla, leading to Medial Medullary Syndrome?

In Wallenberg syndrome, what is the typical effect on the trigeminal nerve?

A patient with medial medullary syndrome presents with contralateral hemiparesis. Which structure is most likely affected?

Which of the following sensations is most likely to be lost in a patient with medial medullary syndrome?

In medial medullary syndrome, which of the following findings is most likely to be seen in the tongue on examination?

Which cranial nerve is involved in the ipsilateral paralysis of the tongue in medial medullary syndrome?

Which artery supplies the medial part of the medulla oblongata?

A patient with medial medullary syndrome presents with contralateral hemiparesis. Which structure is most likely affected?

What is the main risk of performing a lumbar puncture in a patient with raised intracranial pressure?

Uncus herniation typically leads to compression of which cranial nerve, causing a sluggish light reflex?

Cerebellar tonsil herniation through the foramen magnum can cause which of the following symptoms?

Which of the following is a common feature of Cheyne-Stokes respiration caused by cerebellar tonsil herniation?

Increased intracranial pressure can lead to all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:

What is the key anatomical feature involved in uncus herniation?

Compression of the oculomotor nerve (CN III) during uncus herniation primarily affects which function?

What is a typical clinical sign of uncus herniation?

Cerebellar tonsil herniation can lead to compression of which structure?