Inferior cerebellar artery
Inferior Cerebellar Artery
The Inferior Cerebellar Artery is a major blood vessel in the brain. It is one of the three main arteries that supply blood to the cerebellum, the other two being the Superior Cerebellar Artery and the Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Inferior Cerebellar Artery originates from the vertebral artery. It travels laterally around the medulla oblongata, giving off several branches that supply the lower part of the cerebellum and the choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Blockage of the Inferior Cerebellar Artery can lead to lateral medullary syndrome, also known as Wallenberg's syndrome. This condition can cause a variety of symptoms, including difficulty swallowing, loss of pain and temperature sensation on the opposite side of the body, and ataxia on the same side as the lesion.
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