Anterior inferior cerebellar artery

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Latin arteria cerebelli inferior anterior
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) is a significant artery in the brain that supplies blood to the cerebellum and the pons. It is one of the three pairs of arteries that supply the cerebellum, the others being the superior cerebellar artery and the posterior inferior cerebellar artery.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The anterior inferior cerebellar artery typically arises from the basilar artery, which is formed by the union of the two vertebral arteries. The AICA usually originates near the junction of the medulla oblongata and the pons, and it courses along the surface of the pons before reaching the cerebellum.

Branches[edit | edit source]

The AICA gives rise to several branches, including the labyrinthine artery, which supplies the inner ear. Other branches of the AICA supply the anterior and inferior parts of the cerebellum and parts of the pons.

Function[edit | edit source]

The primary function of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery is to provide oxygenated blood to the anterior and inferior regions of the cerebellum and parts of the pons. This blood supply is crucial for the proper functioning of these brain regions, which are involved in coordinating movement and balance.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Occlusion or blockage of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery can lead to a type of stroke known as an AICA stroke. Symptoms of an AICA stroke may include vertigo, nausea, vomiting, nystagmus, hearing loss, and facial weakness. Prompt medical attention is essential to manage and treat the effects of an AICA stroke.

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