Internal Carotid Artery and Branches
Subspecialty: Neuro-anatomy
Type: Clinical Summary
This review details the anatomy and surgical relevance of the supratentorial arteries — the intradural or supraclinoid portion of the internal carotid artery and its major branches, the components of the circle of Willis, and the proximal posterior cerebral artery. It explains segmental anatomy, perforating branches, anatomic variability, and the spatial relationships that determine operative exposure and risk for ischemic injury during aneurysm and skull-base surgery. Overview The supratentorial arteries are central to neurosurgical practice because they supply the cerebral hemispheres and ar…
Source Papers
- Internal Cerebral Artery (2002)