Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
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The posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) is the largest branch of the vertebral artery. It is one of the three main arteries that supply blood to the cerebellum, a part of the brain. Blockage of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery can result in a type of stroke called lateral medullary syndrome.
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Posterior inferior cerebellar artery | |
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Details | |
Source | Vertebral artery |
Branches | Medial branch lateral |
Vein | Inferior cerebellar veins |
Supplies | Cerebellum, choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle |
Identifiers | |
Latin | arteria cerebelli inferior posterior |
TA98 | A12.2.08.012 |
TA2 | 4542 |
FMA | 50518 |
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