Right posterior temporal branch of middle cerebral artery (Ramus temporalis posterior arteriae cerebri mediae)
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Anatomy
Emerges from the posterior sylvian fissure and sweeps posteroinferiorly across the posterior superior temporal gyrus (Wernicke's area in dominant hemispheres).
Clinical notes
Occlusion in the dominant hemisphere precipitates severe Wernicke's receptive aphasia characterized by fluent paraphasic speech with profound comprehension failure.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right posterior temporal branch of middle cerebral artery?
Emerges from the posterior sylvian fissure and sweeps posteroinferiorly across the posterior superior temporal gyrus (Wernicke's area in dominant hemispheres).
Why is the Right posterior temporal branch of middle cerebral artery clinically important?
Occlusion in the dominant hemisphere precipitates severe Wernicke's receptive aphasia characterized by fluent paraphasic speech with profound comprehension failure.
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