Imaging arteries

Idenifying arteries

introduction

normal carotid angiogram, A-P

normal carotid angiogram, lateral

normal vertebral angiogram, lateral

normal mra, lateral view

normal mra, A-P view

normal mra, A-P view enhanced

normal mra, oblique view

Veins and sinuses

mrv, lateral view

mrv, A-P view

diagnosis 1

diagnosis 2

    veins and sinuses

    The image shown below is a magnetic resonance venogram (MRV), lateral view.  Large draining superficial cerebral veins and the dural sinuses are easy to see.

    Take note of the labelled structures then answer the questions below.

    MRV lateral view

    Questions

    Each question refers to a structure identified in the image above.  Click on the pen and pencil icon to see the answer:

    Into which structure does the bulk of cerebrospinal fluid enter?Pencil_and_Paper7094.gif (245 bytes)

    Into which structure does practically all the blood from the brain drain?Pencil_and_Paper7094.gif (245 bytes)

    The middle portion of the cerebral hemisphere drains via the superficial middle cerebral vein into this structure.Pencil_and_Paper7094.gif (245 bytes)

    This structure directly drains the thalamus and caudate nucleus.Pencil_and_Paper7094.gif (245 bytes)

    Most deep cerebral veins ultimately flow into what structure?Pencil_and_Paper7094.gif (245 bytes)

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