Cerebral artery
Cerebral artery
The cerebral artery (pronunciation: /sɪˈriːbrəl ˈɑːrtəri/) is a significant part of the circulatory system that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain.
Etymology
The term "cerebral" is derived from the Latin word "cerebrum" which means brain, and "artery" comes from the Greek word "ἀρτηρία" (artēría), which means "pipe, artery".
Anatomy
The cerebral arteries are divided into two main groups: the anterior cerebral artery and the posterior cerebral artery. These arteries, along with the middle cerebral artery, are responsible for the blood supply to the brain. They are part of the Circle of Willis, a circulatory anastomosis that provides blood to the brain and surrounding structures.
Related Terms
- Circle of Willis
- Anterior cerebral artery
- Middle cerebral artery
- Posterior cerebral artery
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Stroke
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebral artery
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebral artery
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