Arterial circulation of brain is an important topic frequently asked in medical school exam and competitive exams like USMLE, PLAB and NEXT. The following table summarizes the branches of the main arteries of the brain. Bookmark this post or note down this table.
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| Cerebral part of internal carotid artery | Cranial (fourth) part of vertebral artery | Basilar artery |
| Ophthalmic artery | Meningeal arteries | Anterior inferior cerebellar artery |
| Anterior cerebral artery | Anterior spinal artery | Labyrinthine artery |
| Middle cerebral artery | Posterior spinal artery | Pontine arteries |
| Posterior communicating artery | Posterior inferior cerebellar artery | Superior cerebellar artery |
| Anterior choroidal artery | Medullary arteries | Posterior cerebral artery |
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