Left posterior parietal artery (Arteria parietalis posterior)
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Anatomy
A cortical branch of the middle cerebral artery ascending posterior to the postcentral sulcus to irrigate the superior and inferior parietal lobules and supramarginal gyrus.
Clinical notes
Infarction in the nondominant hemisphere leads to hemispatial neglect syndrome, where patients fail to perceive stimuli in the contralateral hemispace.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left posterior parietal artery?
A cortical branch of the middle cerebral artery ascending posterior to the postcentral sulcus to irrigate the superior and inferior parietal lobules and supramarginal gyrus.
Why is the Left posterior parietal artery clinically important?
Infarction in the nondominant hemisphere leads to hemispatial neglect syndrome, where patients fail to perceive stimuli in the contralateral hemispace.
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