In this anatomy lecture, Drbeen faculty, Dr. Adam Jones discusses the arterial
supply of the brain. The brain requires constant oxygenation and nutrition.
Various artery structures supply the brain and spinal cord. This video provides a step-by-step overview of the anatomy of this arterial
system alongside discussing the branches and courses. It is important for
healthcare professionals be aware of the arterial supply to the brain as
atherosclerosis, haematomas and other clinical problems can arise here.
The following structural elements are presented and discussed.
Brachiocephalic trunk
Subclavian artery
Common carotid artery
Vertebral artery
Internal thoracic artery
Thyrocervical trunk
Costocervical trunk
Dorsal scapular artery
Anterior scalene muscle
Thyroid gland
Trachea
Carotid Sinus
Thyroid Cartilage
Internal carotid artery
External carotid artery
Carotid canal
Foramen Lacerum
Sphenoid Bone
Ophthalmic artery
Optic Canal
Optic Chiasm
Vertebral artery
Foramen Transverasium
Basillar artery
Anterior cerebellar artery
Middle cerebellar artery
Posterior cerebellar artery
Anterior communicating artery
Posterior communicating artery
* Identify brachiocephalic trunk branches: common carotid and subclavian arteries.
* List subclavian artery branches.
* Describe common carotid artery bifurcation into external and internal carotid arteries.
* Differentiate external carotid artery (skull, dura) from internal carotid artery (brain, eyes, forehead).
* Trace the course of arteries of the brain, including internal carotid artery.
* Circle of Willis significance in cerebral circulation.
M.D., MSc, BSc (Hons), PgCert, FHEA
Dr. Adam Lee Jones is a doctor from Wales, United Kingdom. He graduated from Cardiff University School of Medicine with degrees in Medical Genetics (BSc), Medicine (MBBCh), Public Health (MSc), and Medical Education (PgCert). Dr. Jones relocated to Melbourne, Australia, where he is currently pursuing psychiatry training with a focus on becoming a child psychiatrist. His professional interests lie in neurodiversity, developmental psychiatry, and medical education. Dr. Jones has a rich background in academia, having served as a lecturer at both Cardiff University and Birmingham University. He is passionate about teaching and frequently incorporates animated medical illustrations into his educational practice
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Apr 26 2020, 1:39 pm
very good