Tentorial Basal Branch of Internal Carotid Artery (Left)
Ramus basalis tentoria arteriae carotidis internae
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Origin: Internal Carotid Artery.
Course: Runs along the attachment of the tentorium cerebelli to the petrous part of temporal bone.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Tentorium cerebelli.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The tentorial basal branch of the internal carotid artery is a small branch that arises from the posterior aspect of the cavernous part of the internal carotid artery.
Course
The tentorial basal branch of the internal carotid artery extends along the tentorial cerebelli where it attaches to the petrous part of the temporal bone.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The tentorial basal branch of the internal carotid artery supplies the base of the tentorium cerebelli.
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Internal Carotid Artery
The internal carotid artery (ICA) is than isolated and carefully separated from the adjacent tissue so monofilament suture can inserted via the proximal ECA into the ICA and then into the circle of Willis, thus occluding the MCA.
