UNLV School of Medicine Virtual Anatomy Lab

IV.A.3 Head & Back: Dura Page 2 of 5

Brain
🔍 Tap on image to enlarge
Step 11:  Next, add the basilar artery.
Step 12:  Reposition for a anterior view.
Step 13:  Add the posterior communicating arteries.
Step 14:  Add the posterior cerebral arteries.
Step 15:  Add the middle cerebral arteries.
Step 16:  Add the anterior cerebral arteries.
Tool Icon
Step 17:  Since the arterial vessels of the brain are so small, only the larger vessels can be seen on our cadaver.
Inferior, lateral, and medial view of blood supply to the cerebral hemispheres
🔍 Tap on image to enlarge
Using the diagram, trace the blood flow to each of the lobes supplied by the major arteries listed above.
Use the VH Dissector tools to complete task
Tool Icon
Step 18:  Using the diagram, predict the consequences of injury to the following cerebral arteries: