Left branch of anterior choroidal artery to posterior limb of internal capsule (Ramus arteriae choroideae anterioris ad crus posterius capsulae internae)
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Anatomy
A deep penetrating branch arising from the anterior choroidal artery to supply the corticospinal tract and optic radiations traversing the posterior limb of the internal capsule.
Clinical notes
Occlusion leads to the anterior choroidal artery syndrome triad: contralateral dense hemiplegia, hemianesthesia, and homonymous hemianopia.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left branch of anterior choroidal artery to posterior limb of internal capsule?
A deep penetrating branch arising from the anterior choroidal artery to supply the corticospinal tract and optic radiations traversing the posterior limb of the internal capsule.
Why is the Left branch of anterior choroidal artery to posterior limb of internal capsule clinically important?
Occlusion leads to the anterior choroidal artery syndrome triad: contralateral dense hemiplegia, hemianesthesia, and homonymous hemianopia.
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