Which Artery Supplies Midbrain?

The main arterial supply to the midbrain is ob- tained through the mesencephalic arteries, the terminal divisions of the basilar artery. Central perforating arteries arise from the mesencephalic arteries to irrigate the central cell groups.

Which blood vessels supply the midbrain?

Blood supply

The midbrain is supplied by the vertebrobasilar circulation, from small penetrating branches of the: basilar artery. superior cerebellar artery. posterior cerebral artery.

Which major artery supplies the mid cerebral artery?

The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is a terminal branch of the internal carotid artery and is part of the anterior cerebral circulation. The MCA supplies many deep brain structures, the majority of the lateral surface of the cerebral hemispheres, and the temporal pole of the brain.