neuro Flashcards
1
Q
which areas of the brain does ACA supply
A
medial and superior frontal lobe and anterior parietal lobe
medial frontal lobe = leg area of homunculus
2
Q
which areas of the brain does MCA supply
A
lateral frontal, posterior parietal and temporal lobe
lateral frontal = arm and face area of homunculus
3
Q
which areas of the brain does PCA supply
A
occipital lobe (MAIN), thalamus and inferior temporal lobe
4
Q
which arteries does the brain receive its blood supply from
A
internal carotids and vertebral arteries
5
Q
how do you investigate a suspected TIA
A
if same day can do an MRI head diffusion weighted to look for an area of potential ischaemia
6
Q
name 3 causes of a CN palsy
A
posterior communicating artery aneurysm
diabetes
cavernous sinus thrombosis
