Arteries Flashcards
1
Q
Homonculus
A
Lower limb medial, then goes out to hand, and finally face lateral
2
Q
Anterior cerebral artery
A
Supplies anteromedial surface, so can get foot and leg problems
3
Q
Middle cerebral artery
A
Supplies lateral surface, so face and hands
4
Q
Posterior cerebral artery
A
Supplies posterior and inferior surfaces so visual problems
5
Q
Watershed Zones
A
Between anterior cerebral/middle cerebral and posterior cerebral/middle cerebral arteries. Damage in severe hypotension so upper leg/upper arm weakness and defects in higher order visual processing
6
Q
Site of Origin for ICA and VA
A
ICA - 3rd aortic arch
Vertebral - Subclavian
7
Q
3 Conmtents of Carotid Sheath
A
Internal carotid, internal jugular, and CN X
