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Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying the eye and orbital structures?
Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying the eye and orbital structures?
What is the primary function of the posterior communicating artery?
What is the primary function of the posterior communicating artery?
Which artery branches off the internal carotid artery to supply structures in the lateral ventricle?
Which artery branches off the internal carotid artery to supply structures in the lateral ventricle?
Where does the internal carotid artery bifurcate into its terminal branches?
Where does the internal carotid artery bifurcate into its terminal branches?
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What structure does the anterior cerebral artery join with from the opposite side?
What structure does the anterior cerebral artery join with from the opposite side?
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What anatomical feature does the internal carotid artery possess at its origin?
What anatomical feature does the internal carotid artery possess at its origin?
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What is the primary artery that supplies blood to the majority of the lateral surface of the cerebral hemispheres?
What is the primary artery that supplies blood to the majority of the lateral surface of the cerebral hemispheres?
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Which artery emerges from the carotid canal of the temporal bone?
Which artery emerges from the carotid canal of the temporal bone?
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What area does the anterior cerebral artery primarily supply?
What area does the anterior cerebral artery primarily supply?
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Which artery is the largest branch of the internal carotid artery?
Which artery is the largest branch of the internal carotid artery?
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Where does the vertebral artery enter the skull?
Where does the vertebral artery enter the skull?
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What does the posterior spinal artery descend on?
What does the posterior spinal artery descend on?
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Which of the following areas is not supplied by the middle cerebral artery?
Which of the following areas is not supplied by the middle cerebral artery?
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Which artery supplies the bone and dura in the posterior cranial fossa?
Which artery supplies the bone and dura in the posterior cranial fossa?
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What forms the anterior spinal artery?
What forms the anterior spinal artery?
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What structure do central branches of the arteries usually supply?
What structure do central branches of the arteries usually supply?
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Study Notes
Blood Supply of the Brain
- The brain's blood supply originates from two internal carotid arteries and two vertebral arteries.
- These arteries lie in the subarachnoid space and connect to form the circle of Willis.
Internal Carotid Artery
- Begins at the common carotid artery bifurcation, often with a carotid sinus dilation.
- Passes through the temporal bone's carotid canal to the cavernous sinus, and then into the subarachnoid space.
- Divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries.
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Branches:
- Ophthalmic artery: Supplies the eye and orbital structures, and portions of the scalp, sinuses, and nose.
- Posterior communicating artery: Connects the internal carotid to the posterior cerebral artery, part of the circle of Willis.
- Choroidal artery: Supplies the choroid plexus, optic tract, and surrounding structures.
- Anterior cerebral artery: Supplies the medial surface of the brain, including the "leg area." Branches also supply the lentiform and caudate nuclei.
- Middle cerebral artery: The largest branch, supplying the lateral surface of each hemisphere (excluding the "leg area"). Branches also supply the lentiform and caudate nuclei.
Vertebral Artery
- Branches from the subclavian artery and ascends through cervical vertebrae foramina (holes).
- Enters the skull via the foramen magnum, and proceeds into the subarachnoid space.
- Passes upwards, forwards, and medially on the medulla oblongata.
- Joins its counterpart to form the basilar artery at the pons' lower border.
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Branches:
- Meningeal branches: Supply bone and dura mater in the posterior cranial fossa.
- Posterior spinal artery: Supplies the posterior spinal cord. Receives support from radicular arteries entering the vertebral canal.
- Anterior spinal artery: Formed from a branch of each vertebral artery; supplies the anterior surface of the medulla oblongata.
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Test your knowledge on the blood supply of the brain, focusing on the main arteries and their functions. This quiz covers the roles of the internal carotid artery and the circle of Willis, along with important branches and their respective territories. Challenge yourself with questions designed to reinforce your understanding of cerebral blood circulation.
