NA 12- Blood Supply in the Brain

The internal carotid artery exits the skull through the optic canal.

The abducens nerve runs along the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus.

The ophthalmic artery passes through the superior orbital fissure along with the oculomotor, abducens, and cochlear nerves.

The transverse sinus drains directly into the internal jugular vein.

The hypophysis is surrounded by vessels that are connected to nerves like the abducens and trochlear.

The mandibular nerve exits the skull through the oval foramen after immediately abandoning the course of other cranial nerves.

The superficial and deep venous systems of the face have no direct connection between them.

The facial veins connect to the cavernous sinus, increasing the risk of infection spread.

The internal carotid artery does not have any branches until it enters the skull.

The subclavian artery originates from the cervical region and contributes to the anterior circulation.

The common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries at the level of the cricoid cartilage in the neck.

The subclavian artery contributes to the vascular supply of the posterior circulation by entering the occipital foramen.

The internal carotid artery and the subclavian artery are the only arteries that contribute to the blood supply of the cerebral hemisphere and brainstem.

Both the anterior and posterior circulations are connected by anastomoses, forming the circle of Willis.

The internal carotid artery does not branch in the cervical region but does branch in the lateral pharyngeal spaces.

The anterior circulation is supplied solely by the internal carotid artery.

The subclavian artery travels through the foramina of the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae C6 to C1.

The internal jugular vein, the vagus nerve, and the internal carotid artery all travel together within the carotid sheath.

The inferior sagittal sinus, unlike the superior sagittal sinus, converges with the straight sinus into the confluence of the sinuses.

The straight sinus traverses the great cerebral vein.

The sinus of the dura mater, also known as the dural sinus, is involved in the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

The petrous sinus, which collects venous blood from the petrous bone, directly flows into the transverse sinus.

The occipital sinus can be paired and is located at the level of the occipital protuberance.

The transverse sinus is a paired sinus situated in the posterior cranial fossa and receives venous blood from the petrous bone.

The venous drainage of the cerebral hemispheres is handled by the sinus of the dura mater.

The confluence of the sinuses is a major point where multiple sinuses converge, including the superior sagittal sinus, the straight sinus, and the transverse sinus.

The dural sinuses play a crucial role in the reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

The superior sagittal sinus runs along the inferior aspect of the falx cerebri.

The anterior communicating artery is a single vessel that connects the two anterior cerebral arteries.

The posterior cerebral artery originates from the internal carotid artery.

The middle cerebral artery moves anteriorly and forms the anterior cerebral artery.

The circle of Willis is primarily responsible for ensuring blood flow to the hindbrain.

The anterior cerebral artery is located close to the midline, running parallel to its contralateral counterpart.

The anterior meningeal artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery.

The middle meningeal artery enters the skull through the foramen ovale.

The Willis' circle is a network of veins that drain blood from the brain.

The posterior meningeal artery arises from the external carotid artery.

The dural sinuses are located between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater.

The venous drainage of the brain is directly connected to the venous drainage of the face.

The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates solely within the subarachnoid space.

The meningeal artery supplies blood to the brain tissue itself.

The ethmoidal artery is a branch of the internal maxillary artery.

The venous drainage of the brain is entirely independent of the venous drainage of the face.