Right artery of postcentral sulcus (Arteria sulci postcentralis)
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Anatomy
A cortical branch of the middle cerebral artery coursing in the postcentral sulcus to supply the primary somatosensory cortex and the inferior parietal lobule.
Clinical notes
Ischemia within its territory causes contralateral cortical sensory loss, astereognosis, and impaired two-point discrimination.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right artery of postcentral sulcus?
A cortical branch of the middle cerebral artery coursing in the postcentral sulcus to supply the primary somatosensory cortex and the inferior parietal lobule.
Why is the Right artery of postcentral sulcus clinically important?
Ischemia within its territory causes contralateral cortical sensory loss, astereognosis, and impaired two-point discrimination.
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