posterior cerebral artery en · NOUN
Meanings
- An artery that arises by the terminal forking of the basilar artery where it forms the posterior portion of the circle of Willis and passes on to supply the lower surfaces of the temporal and occipital lobes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| posterior cerebral arteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
middle cerebral artery · anterior cerebral artery
Translations (1)
cmn 大腦後動脈 /大脑后动脉 (branch of the basilar artery)