posterior cerebral artery (Meaning)
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posterior cerebral artery (n)
arises from the basilar artery; divides into three branches
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arises from the basilar artery; divides into three branches
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The posterior cerebral artery (PCA) originates at the basilar terminus, supplying the occipital lobe and medial temporal lobe.
An occlusion of the PCA can result in the posterior cerebral artery syndrome, characterized by homonymous hemianopia and visual agnosia.
The PCA is a branch of the basilar artery that irrigates the posterior regions of the brain.
Aneurysms of the PCA are responsible for approximately 5% of all intracranial aneurysms.
