Brain Vasculature (no where near finished)

Question 1

Identify the arteries that supply the brain and their vessels of origin.

Answer 1

Internal carotid and Vertebral arteries supply the brain (Plates 137-141)

1. Internal carotid arteries
   a. Terminal branches of common carotid arteries
   b. Enter base of skull through carotid canal
2. Vertebral arteries
   a. Branches of subclavian
   b. Ascend through transverse foramina of cervical vertebrae 1-6
   c. Enter skull through foramen magnum

Question 2

Describe the internal carotid and vertebral arterial distributions to the brain

Answer 2

a

Question 3

Identify the areas of cerebral cortex supplied by each of the major cerebral arteries

Answer 3

a

Question 4

Identify the vessels that supply the brain stem and cerebellum.

Answer 4

a

Question 5

Describe the “circle of Willis”, its location and how it relates to the arterial supply of the brain.

Answer 5

a

Question 6

Recognize that there are frequent variations in the vessels of the circle of Willis.

Answer 6

a

Question 7

Note other important structures that are located directly adjacent to the circle of Willis.

Answer 7

a

Question 8

Compare and/or contrast cortical or circumferential cerebral arteries with central or ganglionic arteries.

Answer 8

a

Question 9

Describe the pattern of venous drainage from superficial and deep areas of the brain.

Answer 9

a