Superior cerebellar artery
Superior Cerebellar Artery
The Superior Cerebellar Artery (pronunciation: su·pe·ri·or cer·e·bel·lar ar·ter·y) is a significant artery in the human brain. It is one of the main arteries that supply blood to the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for motor control, balance, and coordination.
Etymology
The term "Superior Cerebellar Artery" is derived from Latin and English. "Superior" is Latin for 'above', "Cerebellar" is derived from the Latin word 'cerebellum' meaning 'little brain', and "Artery" is derived from the Greek word 'artēria', meaning 'windpipe, artery'.
Anatomy
The Superior Cerebellar Artery arises from the top part of the basilar artery. It travels laterally around the brainstem, specifically the midbrain, to reach the cerebellum. It supplies the superior part of the cerebellum and parts of the midbrain.
Related Terms
- Basilar artery: The main blood vessel from which the Superior Cerebellar Artery arises.
- Cerebellum: The part of the brain that the Superior Cerebellar Artery supplies.
- Brainstem: The part of the brain around which the Superior Cerebellar Artery travels.
- Midbrain: A specific part of the brainstem that the Superior Cerebellar Artery passes around.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Superior cerebellar artery
- Wikipedia's article - Superior cerebellar artery
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