Neuroanatomy of Arteries in the Brain
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Which artery is associated with the lower thoracic or upper lumbar region?

  • Basilar artery
  • AICA
  • Artery of Adamkiewicz (correct)
  • Posterior cerebral artery

At which junction is the basilar artery formed?

  • Thoracic junction
  • Ponto-medullary junction (correct)
  • Cervical junction
  • Lumbar junction

Which artery directly communicates with the internal carotid artery (ICA)?

  • Superior cerebellar arteries
  • Labyrinthine arteries
  • Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Arteries (AICA)
  • Posterior communicating arteries (correct)

Which set of arteries is NOT a branch of the basilar artery?

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What is the role of the AICA in cerebral circulation?

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What is the first anatomical part of the internal carotid artery as it travels through the carotid canal?

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Which part of the internal carotid artery passes through the cavernous sinus?

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At which point does the cerebral part of the internal carotid artery join the circle of Willis?

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What is the significance of the carotid angiogram shown in the content?

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What anatomical feature does the internal carotid artery enter at the beginning of its course?

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What is the primary function of the anterior choroidal artery?

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Which artery is responsible for connecting the anterior cerebral arteries?

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Which of the following branches is NOT part of the internal carotid artery?

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What structures are primarily supplied by the middle cerebral artery?

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Which artery enters through the optic canal to supply the eye?

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Which area is NOT supplied by the anterior cerebral artery?

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What is the primary function of the middle cerebral artery?

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Which artery is considered the largest among the three cerebral arteries?

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Which of the following brain regions does the posterior cerebral artery supply?

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What is the role of the medial striate arteries in relation to the anterior cerebral artery?

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Which arteries primarily supply the forebrain, excluding the occipital lobe?

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What is the significance of the Circle of Willis?

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From where do the vertebral arteries originate?

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Which area is NOT supplied by the vertebro-basilar arteries?

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What is a primary characteristic of the anterior spinal arteries?

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What does 'ischaemic stroke' primarily result from?

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Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying blood to the posterior aspect of the cerebellum?

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Which statement accurately describes the roles of radicular arteries?

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What is the primary cause of a stroke?

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Which of the following symptoms is associated with PICA syndrome?

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How do symptoms differ between ischaemic and haemorrhagic strokes?

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What type of stroke is characterized by a clot forming in cerebral arteries?

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Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying the medial portion of the medulla?

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What is a common symptom associated with middle cerebral artery stroke?

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What defines the symptoms of medial medullary syndrome?

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Which symptom is characteristic of a cerebellar stroke?

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What is the correct anatomical location of the Artery of Adamkiewicz?

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Which combination of arteries is directly formed at the ponto-medullary junction?

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Which pair of arteries communicates with the internal carotid artery (ICA)?

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What is NOT a direct branch of the basilar artery?

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Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying the choroid plexus and parts of the optic system?

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Which arteries are primarily responsible for supplying the cerebellum?

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Which of the following arteries connects the anterior cerebral arteries?

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Which of the following arteries is part of the Circle of Willis?

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What is the role of the posterior communicating artery within cerebral circulation?

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Which artery enters through the optic canal specifically to supply the eye?

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What is the correct sequence of the internal carotid artery as it travels from the cervical part towards the circle of Willis?

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Which anatomical feature does the internal carotid artery traverse as its petrous part?

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In which part of the internal carotid artery does the cavernous sinus occur?

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What is the last anatomical feature through which the internal carotid artery passes before joining the circle of Willis?

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What type of imaging technique is utilized to display the intracranial course of the internal carotid artery?

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Which type of stroke is typically caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain?

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The lenticulostriate arteries primarily supply which brain structures?

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What is a significant complication that may arise from a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)?

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Which limb of the internal capsule contains corticobulbar fibres?

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Which of the following describes a common symptom of an ischaemic stroke?

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What type of paralysis is associated with medial medullary syndrome?

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Which structure is primarily responsible for conveying tactile discrimination?

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In cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage, what is a common diagnostic procedure?

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Which cranial sinew nucleus can be affected in medial medullary syndrome?

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How are cerebral veins primarily drained?

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What is the primary mechanism behind ischaemic strokes?

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Which symptom is most commonly associated with a stroke involving the anterior cerebral artery?

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In what manner does the PICA syndrome present symptoms?

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What are the classic symptoms of medial medullary syndrome?

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What distinguishes the motor sensory loss pattern associated with middle cerebral artery strokes?

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How are symptoms differentiated in vertebrobasilar strokes compared to other strokes?

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Which condition primarily leads to the rupture of blood vessels resulting in haemorrhagic stroke?

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Which area of the brain is primarily affected by ischaemia during a thrombosis?

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Blood supply to the brain

The brain receives blood from two main systems: the anterior system (internal carotid arteries) and the posterior system (vertebro-basilar arteries).

Internal Carotid Arteries

Supply most of the forebrain, excluding the occipital lobe.

Vertebro-basilar Arteries

Supply the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, and occipital lobes.

Circle of Willis

Connects the anterior and posterior blood supply systems, creating a circular pathway.

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Vertebral Arteries

Two arteries ascending through the neck, merging into the basilar artery.

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Stroke

A disruption of blood supply to the brain causing damage.

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Ischemic Stroke

Stroke caused by blocked blood vessels.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

Stroke caused by a blood vessel rupture.

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Adamkiewicz artery location

Located in the lower thoracic or upper lumbar region.

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Basilar artery formation

Formed at the ponto-medullary junction.

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AICA branch of

A branch of the basilar artery.

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Posterior cerebral artery function

Communicates to the internal carotid artery.

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Basilar artery branches

Branches include AICA, Labyrinthine arteries, Pontine arteries, and Superior cerebellar arteries.

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Anterior Cerebral Artery

Supplies the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain

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Internal Carotid Artery

Major blood vessel delivering blood to the forebrain.

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Circle of Willis

A network of blood vessels connecting artery branches, providing alternate paths to supply the brain.

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Anterior Communicating Artery

Connects the two anterior cerebral arteries.

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Middle Cerebral Artery

Supplies the lateral parts (side) of the brain.

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Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) Cervical Part

The initial portion of the ICA, located in the neck, passing through the carotid canal.

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Carotid Siphon

The S-shaped curve of the internal carotid artery as it enters the skull.

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ICA Petrous Part

Portion of the internal carotid artery within the petrous temporal bone, a bony part of the skull.

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Cavernous Sinus

A venous sinus (space) through which the internal carotid artery passes after the petrous portion.

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Circle of Willis

A circulatory anastomosis at the base of the brain, connecting the internal carotid and vertebrobasilar systems.

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Anterior Cerebral Artery

Supplies the medial aspects of the frontal and parietal lobes and the lower limb, with branches to the basal ganglia and anterior internal capsule.

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Middle Cerebral Artery

The largest cerebral artery, supplying the lateral aspects of the brain, including the frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes. Crucial for speech and auditory areas.

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Posterior Cerebral Artery

Supplies the occipital lobe and infero-medial temporal lobe. Often a terminal branch of the basilar artery.

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Lateral Aspect of Hemisphere

The outer, side part of the brain hemisphere.

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Brain Blood Supply

The network of arteries that delivers oxygen-rich blood to the brain to maintain its function.

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Stroke (definition)

Sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen; caused by blocked blood flow or artery rupture in the brain.

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Ischemic Stroke

Stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

Stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain.

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Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) Stroke

Stroke affecting the MCA, leading to contralateral motor/sensory loss (except lower body) and potential speech deficits (in dominant hemisphere).

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PICA Syndrome (Lateral Medullary Syndrome)

Stroke affecting the PICA, causing ipsilateral (same side) pain/temperature loss from face, contralateral pain/temperature loss in body, vertigo, nystagmus, taste loss, and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).

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Medial Medullary Syndrome

Stroke affecting the medial part of the medulla (vertebral artery), leading to contralateral hemiparesis (weakness on one side of body).

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FAST Stroke Recognition

The acronym FAST for quick recognition and response in a stroke situation. F (face drooping), A (arm weakness), S (speech difficulty), T (time to call emergency services).

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Cerebral Hemisphere Stroke

Stroke affecting one side of the cerebral hemispheres, causing contralateral symptoms (on the opposite side of the body).

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Adamkiewicz artery location

Located in the lower thoracic or upper lumbar region of the spinal cord.

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Basilar artery formation

Formed at the ponto-medullary junction, where the brainstem meets the medulla.

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AICA branch function

A branch of the basilar artery that supplies the cerebellum and brainstem.

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Posterior cerebral artery function

Communicates with the internal carotid artery, part of the Circle of Willis.

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Basilar artery branches

Includes the AICA, labyrinthine, pontine, and superior cerebellar arteries.

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Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) Cervical Part

The beginning part of the internal carotid artery, located in the neck, passing through the carotid canal.

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Carotid Siphon

The S-shaped curve of the internal carotid artery as it enters the skull.

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ICA Petrous Part

Part of ICA inside the petrous temporal bone of the skull.

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Cavernous Sinus

Venous space through which the ICA passes after the petrous portion.

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Circle of Willis

A network connecting the internal carotid and vertebrobasilar systems at the brain base.

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Striate Arteries

Small arteries supplying the internal capsule and basal ganglia.

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Anterior Choroidal Arteries

Branch of internal carotid artery; supplies parts of the internal capsule and thalamus.

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Stroke

Sudden brain damage due to interrupted blood flow.

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Ischemic Stroke

Stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel.

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, resolves quickly.

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Internal Carotid Artery Branches

The internal carotid artery branches into the ophthalmic artery, anterior choroidal artery, and posterior communicating artery, supplying structures like the eye, choroid plexus, optic nerves, and brain regions like the thalamus and internal capsule.

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Anterior Cerebral Artery

Primary blood supply to the frontal and parietal lobes, with branches to the basal ganglia and anterior internal capsule, supplying the medial aspects of the frontal and parietal lobes and lower limb.

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Middle Cerebral Artery

Largest cerebral artery, supplying the lateral aspects of the brain regions (frontal, parietal, and temporal).

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Circle of Willis

A network of interconnected arteries at the base of the brain creating a circular pathway, connecting anterior and posterior blood supply systems to prevent blockages.

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Posterior Communicating Artery

Connects the internal carotid artery to the posterior cerebral artery, contributing to the circular blood flow of the Circle of Willis.

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Corticospinal tracts in pyramids

Nerve pathways in the brain stem's pyramids that control voluntary movement.

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Medial lemniscus - dorsal columns

Sensory pathways in the brain stem that carry information about touch, pressure, and limb position.

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Ipsilateral paralysis of tongue

Weakness or inability to move one side of the tongue, affecting the same side as the brain damage.

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Medial medullary syndrome

A neurological condition caused by damage to the medial medulla, often due to stroke.

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Venous drainage of the brain

The process of removing blood from the brain via veins that empty into dural sinuses, and ultimately into the jugular veins.

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Stroke Definition

Sudden brain cell death due to oxygen loss from blocked or ruptured brain artery.

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Ischemic Stroke

Stroke caused by blocked blood vessels in the brain.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

Stroke from a burst blood vessel in the brain.

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MCA Stroke Symptoms

Contralateral motor/sensory loss (except lower limb), possible speech deficit (if dominant hemisphere affected).

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PICA Stroke Symptoms

Ipsilateral face pain/temp loss, contralateral body pain/temp loss, vertigo, nystagmus, taste/swallowing issues.

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Medial Medullary Syndrome

Stroke affecting medial medulla, leading to contralateral hemiparesis (weakness).

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Cerebral Hemisphere Stroke

Stroke affecting one cerebral hemisphere; causing contralateral body problems.

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Contralateral Symptoms

Symptoms displayed on the opposite side of the affected brain region from the damage.

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Study Notes

Brain Blood Vessels and Intracerebral Bleeds

  • Class: Year 2, Semester 1
  • Course: Medicine
  • Lecturer: Dr. Vijayalakshmi S B
  • Date: 06/11/2024

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the blood supply to the brain and spinal cord
  • Identify the areas supplied by individual arteries
  • Describe the Circle of Willis
  • Define "stroke" and differentiate between ischaemic and haemorrhagic strokes
  • Explain the effect of focal lesions caused by strokes in major cortical functional areas

Blood Supply to the Brain

  • Anterior system: Internal carotid arteries supply most of the forebrain, except the occipital lobe
  • Posterior system: Vertebro-basilar arteries supply the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, and occipital lobes
  • Connection: The two systems are connected via the Circle of Willis

Blood Supply

  • Internal carotid arteries
  • Vertebral arteries

Vertebrobasilar System

  • Origin: Subclavian artery
  • Path: Ascend in transverse foramina
  • Foramen magnum: Enter the foramen magnum
  • Branches: Poster o-inferior cerebellar artery (PICA), posterior and anterior spinal arteries
  • Basilar artery: The two vertebral arteries merge to form the basilar artery

Vertebral Arteries and Spinal Cord

  • Anterior spinal arteries: Unite to form a single anterior spinal artery
  • Posterior spinal arteries: Travel vertically
  • Segmental arteries: Supplement spinal arteries, entering intervertebral foramina
  • Artery of Adamkiewicz: Supplies the lower thoracic or upper lumbar spinal cord

Branches of the Basilar Artery

  • Ponto-medullary junction: Forms the basilar artery
  • AICA (Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Arteries): Branches of the basilar artery
  • Labyrinthine arteries:
  • Pontine arteries:
  • Superior cerebellar arteries:
  • Posterior cerebral arteries:
  • Terminal branches: Communicate to ICA via posterior communicating arteries

Pontomedullary Junction

  • Location: The junction between the pons and the medulla oblongata
  • Displayed on the diagrams provided showing the locations of various arteries

Internal Carotid Artery

  • Origin: The brachiocephalic trunk
  • Course: Travels through the carotid canal as the petrous part of the ICA
  • Foramen lacerum: Opens into the top part of the foramen lacerum
  • Cavernous sinus: Passes through the cavernous sinus (cavernous part)
  • Circle of Willis: The cerebral part of the ICA joins the Circle of Willis

The Carotid Siphon: Angiogram

  • Stages:
    • Cervical part of ICA enters the carotid foramen/canal
    • Passes through the carotid canal as the petrous part of ICA
    • Opens into top part of foramen lacerum and travels through the cavernous sinus
    • Cerebral part of ICA joins the Circle of Willis

Branches of the Internal Carotid Artery

  • Ophthalmic artery: Through the optic canal to the eye
  • Anterior choroidal artery: To choroid plexus; supplies optic chiasma, optic tract, lateral geniculate body, and retrolentiform part of the internal capsule
  • Posterior communicating artery:
  • Terminal branches: Anterior cerebral (joined by the anterior communicating arteries), Middle cerebral

Anterior cerebral artery

  • Supply: Orbital surface of frontal lobe, medial aspect of hemisphere (except occipital lobe), upper border of frontal & parietal lobes; lower limb; perineum; micturition & defecation
  • Arteries: Medial striate arteries to basal ganglia & supply anterior limb & genu of internal capsule

Middle cerebral artery

  • Supply: Lateral fissure, lateral aspect of hemisphere (except anterior cerebral strip & occipital lobe) ; thorax; upper limb; head & neck; speech & auditory
  • Branches: Medial striate arteries to basal ganglia, supply anterior temporal lobe, speech (Broca's & Wernicke's) & auditory areas, lateral striatal or lenticulostriate arteries

Posterior cerebral artery

  • Supply: Occipital lobe, Infero-medial temporal lobe
  • Origin: Terminal branch of the basilar artery
  • May receive blood supply via posterior communicating artery (especially in the embryo)

Blood supply of the central cerebral areas

  • Areas: Basal ganglia, internal capsule
  • Arteries: Anterior choroidal & striate arteries

Internal Capsule

  • Anterior limb: Frontopontine fibers, thalamus to prefrontal fibers
  • Genu: Corticobulbar fibers
  • Posterior limb: Corticospinal & sensory fibers, corticobulbar fibers
  • Retrolentiform: Fibers passing to auditory and visual cortex

Striate arteries

  • Types: Lenticulostriate, thalamostriate, long central artery
  • Medial striate arteries: Originate from anterior cerebral artery; supply internal capsule, anterior limb & genu, nearby basal ganglia, head of caudate, medial globus pallidus, anterior hypothalamus.
  • Lateral striate arteries: Originate from middle cerebral & anterior choroidal arteries; supply internal capsule, nearby basal ganglia, putamen.
  • Central branches of posterior cerebral arteries: Supply thalamus and third ventricle, plus some from posterior communicating arteries

Venous Drainage of the Brain

  • Drainage via veins that empty into dural sinuses
  • Sinuses drain into right & left internal jugular veins
  • Veins: Superficial (middle cerebral, superior anastomotic, inferior anastomotic), deep (great cerebral vein of Galen, basal vein of Rosenthal, internal cerebral veins)

Venous Drainage of Spinal Cord

  • Veins drain to vertebral venous plexuses
  • Veins collect in the epidural venous plexus

Stroke

  • Sudden development of focal neurological deficits related to impaired cerebral blood flow
  • Types: Ischemic, Haemorrhagic
  • Causes: Spontaneous cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), cerebral thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral embolism, subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • TIAs (Transient Ischemic Attacks): Neurologic symptoms due to ischemia (carotid or vertebrobasilar stenosis) lasting only a few minutes (but sometimes up to an hour); symptoms include staggering, dizziness, light-headedness, fainting, and paraesthesia. (TIAs are a risk factor for MI or ischaemic stroke)

FAST...

  • FACE: Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
  • ARMS: Can they raise both arms and keep them there?
  • SPEECH: Is their speech slurred?
  • TIME: Time to call 999.

Stroke Symptoms (Cerebral Hemispheres)

  • Contralateral symptoms
    • Anterior cerebral: contralateral hemiplegia and anaesthesia
    • Middle cerebral: contralateral hemiplegia and anaesthesia & aphasia
    • Posterior cerebral: contralateral hemianopia
  • Vertebrobasilar: Mix of contralateral and ipsilateral symptoms
  • Brainstem: Varies depending on the area affected
  • Cerebellar hemispheres: Ipsilateral symptoms (loss of balance & coordination)
  • Specific Syndromes: Medial medullary, Lateral medullary (PICA)

Middle cerebral artery

  • Main supply to the internal capsule
  • Contralateral motor/sensory loss, sparing of lower limb & perineum
  • Speech deficit if the dominant hemisphere is involved.

PICA Syndrome (Lateral Medullary Syndrome)

  • Location: Lateral medulla
  • Causes/symptoms: Vertigo, nystagmus, tinnitus, sympathetic (descending) ipsilateral Horner's syndrome, ptosis, meiosis, anhydrosis, contralateral pain & temperature from the body, loss of taste, hoarseness/dysphagia (nucleus ambiguus IX, X, XI nerves)

Medial Medullary Syndrome

  • Location: Medial part of the medulla
  • Blood supply: Vertebral artery
  • Symptoms: Contralateral hemiparesis, ipsilateral paralysis of the tongue, loss of sensations/position/movement/tactile discrimination

Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

  • High density blood in the subarachnoid space
  • Provided are links to videos for further study (Anterior cerebral artery stroke, Middle cerebral artery stroke, Posterior cerebral artery stroke, Internal capsule stroke)

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