Week 4 - stroke and movement disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what does the common carotid artery come from
A
the brachiocephalic trunk/aortic arch
2
Q
what does the common carotid artery bifurcate into
A
external carotid artery
internal carotid artery
3
Q
what is the internal carotid artery the major blood supplier of
A
the anterior part of the brain
4
Q
where does the vertebral artery come from
A
subclavian artery
5
Q
what does the vertebral artery pass through
A
cervical vertebrae
6
Q
what does the vertebral artery supply
A
cerebral cortex and brainstem
7
Q
what is a stroke defined as
A
when the blood supply has been interrupted/blocked
will involve occlusion of part or all of anterior or posterior circulation
