71 Questions
Which artery supplies the middle fossa of the cranial cavity through the carotid canal?
Internal carotid artery
What characteristic bends are present along the course of the internal carotid artery?
Carotid siphon
Where does the internal carotid artery pass after the cavernous sinus?
Anterior clinoid process
What lies lateral to the optic chiasma in relation to the internal carotid artery?
Surface of the brain
Which artery gives rise to several pre-terminal branches along its course?
Internal carotid artery
In how many parts can the internal carotid artery be divided?
4 parts
Where are 85% of aneurysms located?
In the anterior circulation
Which veins drain into the great cerebral vein?
Deep cerebral veins
Where does venous blood flow via after passing through the transverse sinus?
Sigmoid sinus
Which vessels run the length of the spinal cord?
Anterior spinal artery and paired posterior spinal arteries
Where do superficial veins principally empty into?
Superior sagittal sinus
What is continuous with the great cerebral vein?
Straight sinus
What are the components of the posterior circulation in the Circle of Willis?
Vertebral arteries, basilar artery, posterior cerebral arteries
What is the most common cause of neurological disability?
Ischemic stroke
What happens when there is a sudden occlusion of a cerebral artery?
Death of brain tissue
Which condition involves bleeding into the brain tissue?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What is an aneurysm?
An abnormal balloon-like swelling of an artery
How long can recovery of function after a stroke take?
Up to two years
Where do vessels drain in the internal vertebral venous plexus?
Into anterior and posterior radicular veins
Which structure is situated between the dura mater and the vertebral periosteum?
Internal vertebral venous plexus
What do the internal and external vertebral venous plexus communicate with?
Ascending lumbar veins
What is the location of the internal vertebral venous plexus?
Between dura mater and vertebral periosteum
'The epidural venous plexus is also known as?'
Internal vertebral venous plexus
'The blood supply of the brain primarily involves?'
Cerebral arteries
Which vessels complete an anastomosis on the base of the brain known as the circle of Willis?
Posterior communicating arteries
What does the circle of Willis encircle in the brain?
Optic chiasma and floor of the hypothalamus
What is the function of the communicating arteries in the brain's blood supply system?
To provide circulation through an anastomosis
Which group of vessels penetrate the surface of the brain from the circle of Willis?
Posterior perforating arteries
What could be expected if there was narrowing of the proximal parts of cerebral arteries?
Compensation by circulation through communicating arteries
Which artery supplies the tympanic cavity and forms an anastomosis with a branch of the greater palatine artery?
Caroticotympanic artery
Which artery is inconsistent in its presence in the Pterygoid Canal?
Posterior Communicating artery
Which structure is located between the trigeminal ganglion and the orbital cavity?
Cavernous sinus
Which artery supplies the structures inside the skull and has no branches in the neck?
Caroticotympanic artery
Which artery runs along the carotid canal of the temporal bone?
Caroticotympanic artery
Which artery supplies the structures inside the skull and has no branches in the neck?
Internal carotid artery
Which artery supplies the tympanic cavity and forms an anastomosis with a branch of the greater palatine artery?
Caroticotympanic artery
Where do the cavernous branches of the internal carotid artery anastomose with a branch of the greater palatine artery?
Trigeminal ganglion
Which part of the brain does the Cavernous branch of the internal carotid artery supply?
Basal ganglia
Which artery has inconsistent presence in the Pterygoid Canal?
Pterygoid Canal artery
the posterior communicating artery passes backwards to join the posterior cerebral artery thus forming part of the circle of Willis
True
The basilar artery is formed by the merger of the internal carotid arteries.
False
The Circle of Willis is a network of arteries that anastomose within the spinal cord.
False
The internal carotid arteries supply the majority of the lateral part of the brain.
True
The vertebral arteries supply the pons.
True
The anterior choroidal artery is supplied by the posterior cerebral artery.
False
The blood supply to the brain is primarily achieved through two paired arteries: the vertebral arteries and the external carotid arteries.
False
The Circle of Willis is a circle formed by the terminal branches of the vertebral arteries and external carotid arteries.
False
The ophthalmic artery is supplied by the anterior cerebral artery.
False
The spinal cord is primarily supplied by three longitudinal arteries: the anterior spinal artery, formed from branches of the vertebral arteries, and the two posterior spinal arteries, which originate from the vertebral artery or the posteroinferior cerebellar artery.
True
The blood supply to the brain and spinal cord relies solely on the internal carotid arteries.
False
The Circle of Willis plays a crucial role in ensuring that the brain and spinal cord receive the necessary blood flow to function optimally.
True
The vertebral arteries are not involved in supplying blood to the majority of the cerebrum.
False
The anterior spinal artery originates from branches of the internal carotid artery.
False
The posterior spinal arteries are not essential for maintaining the health of the spinal cord.
False
The internal carotid arteries do not contribute to the blood supply of the brain.
False
The arteries originating from the posteroinferior cerebellar artery do not supply any structures in the spinal cord.
False
The superior sagittal sinus and straight sinuses meet at the confluence of the sinuses.
True
Venous blood from the brain flows directly into the aorta.
False
The veins of the head and neck have less variability in location than arteries.
False
The basilar artery drains into the superior sagittal sinus.
False
The internal carotid arteries play a minimal role in the blood supply of the brain.
False
The internal jugular vein passes through the jugular foramen.
False
The internal jugular vein lies lateral to the common carotid artery.
False
The sigmoid sinus drains blood from the lingual vein.
False
The sigmoid sinus receives blood from the subclavian vein.
False
The internal jugular vein drains the oesophagus.
False
The internal jugular vein passes through the jugular foramen.
False
The external jugular vein is medial to the common carotid artery.
False
The sigmoid sinus receives blood from the superior thyroid veins.
False
The internal jugular vein lies deep to the external jugular vein.
True
The internal jugular vein drains the trachea directly.
False
Learn about the blood supply and venous drainage of the brain and spinal cord, neurological complications associated with cerebral arteries, and arterial supply of the head and neck. This lecture by Dr. Melissa Conroy covers key concepts in anatomy.
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