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Anterior Communicating Artery
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- Runs forward and medially
- enters longitudinal fissure of cerebrum
- joined to artery of other side by anterior communicating artery
- curves backwards over corpus callosum
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Cortical branches
- supply all medial surface of cortex
- as far as parietal-occiptial sulcus
- supply 1 inch strip of lateral cortex
- "leg area" of precentral gyrus
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Central branches
- pierce brain substance
- supply deep masses fo grey matter
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