metencephalic artery

Term ID

ZFA:0005084

Synonyms

• metencephalic arteries

Definition

These arteries branch dorsally from both sides of the posterior communicating artery looping up to join with the opposite MtA as well as with both middle cerebral veins at the dorsal midline of the head. (1)

Appears at

Pharyngula:Prim-25 (36.0h-42.0h)

Evident until

Unknown

References

• TAO:0005084

Ontology

Anatomy Ontology