Right prefrontal artery (Arteria prefrontalis)
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Anatomy
A cortical division of the middle cerebral artery emerging from the lateral sulcus to distribute over the middle and inferior frontal gyri within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
Clinical notes
Feeds dorsolateral prefrontal cortical networks responsible for executive control, working memory, and motivation; hypoperfusion causes executive dysfunction.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right prefrontal artery?
A cortical division of the middle cerebral artery emerging from the lateral sulcus to distribute over the middle and inferior frontal gyri within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
Why is the Right prefrontal artery clinically important?
Feeds dorsolateral prefrontal cortical networks responsible for executive control, working memory, and motivation; hypoperfusion causes executive dysfunction.
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