Paramedian arteries
| Paramedian arteries | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Source | Basilar artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Arteriae centrales posteromediales |
| TA98 | A12.2.07.084 |
| TA2 | 4566 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The paramedian arteries (posteromedial central arteries) [also referred to as paramedic pontine arteries] are arteries which supply part of the thalamus and other structures in the region. Uncal herniation can cause compression of the paramedian arteries and can result in a Duret haemorrhage.
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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