Right trunk of inferior terminal branch of middle cerebral artery (Truncus terminalis inferior arteriae cerebri mediae)
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Anatomy
One of the two primary trunks formed by the MCA bifurcation in the sylvian fissure, giving rise to temporal and inferior parietal cortical branches.
Clinical notes
Occlusion leads to inferior division MCA syndrome featuring Wernicke receptive aphasia, visual field upper quadrantanopia, and spatial disorientation.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right trunk of inferior terminal branch of middle cerebral artery?
One of the two primary trunks formed by the MCA bifurcation in the sylvian fissure, giving rise to temporal and inferior parietal cortical branches.
Why is the Right trunk of inferior terminal branch of middle cerebral artery clinically important?
Occlusion leads to inferior division MCA syndrome featuring Wernicke receptive aphasia, visual field upper quadrantanopia, and spatial disorientation.
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