Applied anatomy : the construction of the human body considered in relation to its functions, diseases and injuries / by Gwilym G. Davis.

  • Davis, Gwilym G. (Gwilym George), 1857-1918.
Date:
1934
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Credit: Applied anatomy : the construction of the human body considered in relation to its functions, diseases and injuries / by Gwilym G. Davis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The anterior division is subdivided into a right and a left half by the two carotid arteries. These communicate across the median line through the anterior Third nerve Ophthalmic artery Optic nerve IV nerve Internal carotid artery Ophthalmic branch of 5th nerve Maxillary branch of 5th nerve Mandibular branch 5th nerve Gasserian ganglion turned forward Internal jugular vein Fig. 30.—The internal carotid artery in its course through the skull, showing its relations to the jugular vein and cranial nerves. The Gasserian ganglion has been raised from its bed and turned forward. cerebral and anterior communicating. Here again the anterior communicating branch is so small that it is sometimes unable to furnish blood to the opposite side A. cerebri anterior A. cerebri media A. cerebri posterior Fig. 31.—Distribution of the A. cerebri anterior and A. cerebri posterior on the medial surface of the brain. of the brain when the carotid supply of one side is shut off. This may cause syncope, stupor or delirium, hemiplegia, often softening of the brain and death.