Middle Cerebral Artery

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  • largest branch of internal carotid
  • runs laterally in lateral cerebral sulcus
  • Cortical Branches

    • lateral surface of hemisphere except
      • narrow strip (supplied by anterior cerebral artery)
      • occipital pole (posterior cerebral artery)
      • inferolateral surface (posterior cerebral artery)
  • Central Branches

    • enter anterior perforated substance
    • supply deep masses of grey matter
 

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