Cerebral Artery Regions + Stroke

Question 1

What features discern a cerebral hemisphere stroke from a cerebral stroke?

Answer 1

Upper motor neuron weakness on the same side as limb weakness + homonymous hemianopia on the same side
- ipsilateral upper motor neuron weakness, limb weakness, and homonymous hemianopia

Question 2

If the left-hand side of the body is affected, which cerebral hemisphere is affected?

Answer 2

The opposite cerebral hemisphere, so the RIGHT hemisphere

- and vice versa for right-sided weakness

Question 3

Which parts of the body being affected rules out anterior cerebral artery stroke?

Answer 3

Arm and face

Question 4

What does middle cerebral artery stroke show?

Answer 4

Relative sparing of the leg (especially distal)