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

Remember that you are looking for these key arteries:

Internal carotid artery
Ophthalmic artery
Middle cerebral artery
Anterior cerebral artery
Posterior cerebral artery
Vertebral Artery
Basilar artery

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The view in the following image is as though you were looking up from below at the entire arterial supply of the brain; anterior is toward the top.   Mos of the arteries of the Circle of Willis can be seen, but can you find the posterior communicating?  If not, why not?

Case 7 - MRA, Oblique View, Collapsed: