chapter 4: Cerevrovascular Anatomy

Question 1

the basilar artery bifurcates into the

Answer 1

posterior cerebral arteries

Question 2

the bilateral vertebral arteries become the

Answer 2

basilar artery

Question 3

the internal and external carotid arteries originate from the

Answer 3

common carotid artery

Question 4

can allow for a communication channel to exist between the brains posterior and anterior circulation when needed

Answer 4

posterior communicating artery

Question 5

the source of blood flow from the anterior circulation of the brain

Answer 5

internal carotid artery

Question 6

the source of blood flow from the posterior circulation of the brain

Answer 6

vertebral artery

Question 7

feeds the face, and has many cervical branches

Answer 7

external carotid artery

Question 8

a branch of the internal carotid artery, and feeds the eye

Answer 8

ophthalmic artery

Question 9

sits at the base of the brain, has a hexagonal shape, and is about the size of a 50 cent piece

Answer 9

circle of willis

Question 10

can make it possible for the left internal carotid to do the job of the right internal carotid artery in the case of a significant obstruction

Answer 10

anterior communicating artery

Question 11

the first branch of the external carotid artery

Answer 11

superior thyroid artery