13 Cerebral Vasculature
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
State the main arteries that supply the brain
Describe the course of the vertebral artery
Identify the arteries contributing to the circle of Willis
Identify the regions that each of the cerebral arteries supplies
Describe the venous drainage of the brain
Identify the branches of the external carotid artery and structures supplied
Describe the division of the subclavian artery by scalene anterior and the branches given off by each part
Understand the organization and major vessels of the venous drainage of the head and neck
Understand the principles and organization of the lymphatic drainage of the face and head and neck
Understand the principles and organization of the lymphatic drainage of the neck