Vasculature of the Head Flashcards
What is the function of the vertebral arteries in the vasculature of the head?
They primarily supply blood to the posterior part of the brain, including the brainstem and cerebellum.
What arteries contribute to the blood supply of the scalp?
The superficial temporal artery, occipital artery, and posterior auricular artery
How do the external carotid arteries contribute to the vasculature of the head?
They supply blood to the face, scalp, and neck through various branches such as the facial artery, superficial temporal artery, and occipital artery.
What are the main dural venous sinuses in the cranial cavity?
The main dural venous sinuses include the superior sagittal sinus, inferior sagittal sinus, straight sinus, transverse sinuses, sigmoid sinuses, and cavernous sinuses.
Which arteries supply blood to the scalp?
The superficial temporal artery, occipital artery, and the posterior auricular artery.
Where does blood from the dural venous sinuses eventually go?
It drains into the internal jugular veins.
Which vein is a major pathway for blood returning from the head to the heart?
The internal jugular vein.
Which artery supplies blood to the front part of the brain?
The anterior cerebral artery.
