Cortical localisation and stroke Flashcards
Where are berry aneurisms most susceptible?
Circle of Willis
What artery supplies that middle area of the lateral side of the brain?
Middle cerebral artery
What areas of the brain are damaged in sensory neglect?
Visual or somatosensory association areas
Blockage of which arteries cause sensory neglect?
Middle or anterior cerebral arteries
What causes locked in syndrome?
Damage to basilar artery
What does the basilar artery supply?
Brainstem, pons and medullae
Where is the basilar artery located?
Over the pons
What is hemiplegia?
Paralysis on one side of the body
Patient has: Hemiplegia on RHS Sensory neglect on RHS Sensory loss on RHS Aphasia
What artery is most likely occluded?
Left middle cerebral artery
Damage to the posterior cerebral artery will most likely cause damage to which cortical region?
Primary visual cortex
Other than damage to primary visual cortex what would occluded posterior cerebral artery cause?
Sensory and motor loss due to loss of function of thalamus and internal capsule
