Insular branches of middle cerebral artery
Rami insulares arteriae mediae cerebri
- Latin synonym: Arteriae insulares
- Synonym: Insular arteries
- Related terms: Insular arteries
Definition
The insular arteries are branches of the insular part (M2 segment) of the middle cerebral artery passing to the insular cortex, extreme capsule, claustrum, external capsule, putamen and amygdaloid body.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
