Right posteromedial central branch of posterior cerebral artery (Rami centrales posteromediales arteriae cerebri posterioris)
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Anatomy
Penetrating branches entering through the posterior perforated substance to supply the red nucleus, substantia nigra, and oculomotor nuclear complex in the midbrain.
Clinical notes
Occlusion produces classical midbrain stroke syndromes: Weber syndrome (ipsilateral CN III palsy with contralateral hemiplegia) or Benedikt syndrome.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right posteromedial central branch of posterior cerebral artery?
Penetrating branches entering through the posterior perforated substance to supply the red nucleus, substantia nigra, and oculomotor nuclear complex in the midbrain.
Why is the Right posteromedial central branch of posterior cerebral artery clinically important?
Occlusion produces classical midbrain stroke syndromes: Weber syndrome (ipsilateral CN III palsy with contralateral hemiplegia) or Benedikt syndrome.
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