CNS vasc Flashcards
Prior to terminating, however, each ICA gives off a .
posterior communicating artery
posterior communicating arteries project posteriorly to communicate with the
posterior cerebral artery (PCA).
two ant cerebral art are connected by an anastomosing branch called the
anterior communicating artery.
not part of circle of willis
middle cerebral artery
hip and down provided by
Anterior cerebral artery (ACA)
middle cerebral artery
supply rest of body other than LE
lenticulostriate arteries
given off by middle cerebral arteries as they course lateral
frequent site of stroke
lenticulostriate arteries
internal capsule and deep gray matter
lenticulostriate arteries
formed by tight junctions between the endothelial cells lining CNS capillaries
Blood Brain Barrier
limit the flow of substances from capillaries into the CNS
tight junctions of Blood brain barrier
hydrophilic substances such as amino acids and glucose and medications
cant cross bbb alone
need carrier
Lipid soluble molecules, such as ethanol, nicotine and caffeine
cross the BBB,
Intermediate meningeal layer
Arachnoid
Conforms to shape of brain …
does not dip into sulci
Delicate membrane
Arachnoid
Pia mater
Adheres to the brain, following all of its contours