Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Arteries and Arterioles01:16

Arteries and Arterioles

3.6K
Arteries, the vasculature responsible for transporting blood from the heart, possess robust walls capable of enduring the elevated pressures exerted by the heartbeat. Arteries near the heart are especially thick-walled and enriched with elastic fibers across their three tunics, classifying them as elastic or conducting arteries. These arteries, usually with a diameter exceeding 10 mm, are characterized by their ability to dilate in response to the blood pumped from the heart's ventricles...
3.6K
The Arch of Aorta01:10

The Arch of Aorta

638
The coronary arteries, originating from the ascending aorta, bifurcate from two sinuses located within the ascending aorta. Positioned just above the aortic semilunar valve, these sinuses house essential aortic baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, crucial for maintaining cardiac function. The left coronary artery and the right coronary artery branch off from the left posterior and anterior aortic sinuses, respectively.
Encircling the heart, the coronary arteries form a ring-like structure before...
638
Abdominal Aorta01:25

Abdominal Aorta

718
Once the aorta traverses the diaphragmatic plane at the aortic hiatus, it is known as the abdominal aorta. This anatomical structure is positioned leftward of the spinal column, encased within a cocoon of adipose tissue behind the peritoneal cavity. It terminates at the L4 vertebra, where it splits into the common iliac arteries. Prior to this bifurcation, the abdominal aorta gives rise to several vital branches.
The celiac trunk, a singular artery, divides into the left gastric artery, which...
718
Arteries of the Head and Neck01:26

Arteries of the Head and Neck

1.2K
The human body's intricate network of arteries ensures that every organ system receives the necessary oxygen and nutrients for optimal function. The arterial network in the head and neck region is particularly complex, providing vital blood flow to the brain, eyes, and other critical structures. Prominent arteries in this region include the internal carotid arteries and the vertebral arteries.
The internal carotid arteries supply blood to the anterior portion of the cerebrum. They enter the...
1.2K
Thoracic Aorta01:15

Thoracic Aorta

457
The thoracic section of the aorta begins at the T5 vertebra and extends to the T12 level at the diaphragm, initially progressing through the mediastinum to the left of the spinal column. Throughout its course in the thoracic segment, the thoracic aorta emits various offshoots known collectively as visceral and parietal branches. The branches that predominantly supply blood to visceral organs are termed visceral branches and include bronchial, pericardial, esophageal, and mediastinal arteries,...
457
Arteries of the Upper Limbs01:12

Arteries of the Upper Limbs

531
The subclavian artery transitions into the axillary artery as it exits the chest and enters the axillary region. This artery is critical for supplying blood to the shoulder area, including the head of the humerus, through the humeral circumflex arteries. As the vessel continues into the upper arm or brachium, it becomes the brachial artery. This artery plays a key role in vascularizing the brachial region and bifurcates at the elbow into several branches. These branches include the deep...
531

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Bilateral internal carotid artery dissection in a specific unbalanced diet: A case report.

SAGE open medical case reports·2026
Same author

Successful treatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in polyarteritis nodosa with immunosuppressive therapy: illustrative case.

Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons·2026
Same author

Eleven-Year Follow-Up of a Ruptured Basilar Artery Trunk Dissecting Aneurysm Treated with Coiling and Multiple Overlapping Stents.

Journal of neuroendovascular therapy·2025
Same author

Oculomotor Palsy after Flow Diverter Treatment for Paraclinoid Aneurysm: Case Report and Literature Review.

Journal of neuroendovascular therapy·2025
Same author

Successful presurgical gyral functional mapping by combining super-selective Wada test and super-selective cone-beam CT angiography for language preservation in a case of recurrent glioblastoma of the language-dominant inferior frontal gyrus: illustrative case.

Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons·2025
Same author

Unusual Case of Adult-Onset Congestive Heart Failure Due to Long-Lasting Cardiac Volume Overload Caused by Spinal Epidural Arteriovenous Fistulas.

Circulation reports·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 25, 2025

Isolation and Cannulation of Cerebral Parenchymal Arterioles
09:49

Isolation and Cannulation of Cerebral Parenchymal Arterioles

Published on: May 23, 2016

11.7K

[Persistent Primitive Arteries].

Katsunari Namba1

  • 1Division of Neuroendovascular Surgery, Center for Endovascular Therapy, Jichi Medical University Hospital.

No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|May 24, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Embryonic carotid-vertebrobasilar anastomoses normally disappear but can persist into adulthood. Understanding these persistent primitive arteries is crucial for diagnosing and managing cerebrovascular diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Embryology
  • Neurovascular Anatomy
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • During early embryonic development (28-32 days), primitive anastomotic arteries connect the developing internal carotid and vertebrobasilar systems.
  • Key transient vessels include the trigeminal, otic, hypoglossal, and proatlantal intersegmental arteries, vital for early vertebrobasilar circulation.
  • These primitive connections typically regress after the formation of definitive posterior communicating and vertebral arteries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the embryonic origins of carotid-vertebrobasilar anastomoses.
  • To discuss the clinical significance of persistent primitive anastomotic arteries in adults.
  • To enhance physician understanding of these anomalous vascular structures.

Main Methods:

More Related Videos

Assessing Myogenic Response and Vasoactivity In Resistance Mesenteric Arteries Using Pressure Myography
10:48

Assessing Myogenic Response and Vasoactivity In Resistance Mesenteric Arteries Using Pressure Myography

Published on: July 6, 2015

16.9K
A Rat Carotid Artery Pressure-Controlled Segmental Balloon Injury with Periadventitial Therapeutic Application
06:53

A Rat Carotid Artery Pressure-Controlled Segmental Balloon Injury with Periadventitial Therapeutic Application

Published on: July 9, 2020

5.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025

Isolation and Cannulation of Cerebral Parenchymal Arterioles
09:49

Isolation and Cannulation of Cerebral Parenchymal Arterioles

Published on: May 23, 2016

11.7K
Assessing Myogenic Response and Vasoactivity In Resistance Mesenteric Arteries Using Pressure Myography
10:48

Assessing Myogenic Response and Vasoactivity In Resistance Mesenteric Arteries Using Pressure Myography

Published on: July 6, 2015

16.9K
A Rat Carotid Artery Pressure-Controlled Segmental Balloon Injury with Periadventitial Therapeutic Application
06:53

A Rat Carotid Artery Pressure-Controlled Segmental Balloon Injury with Periadventitial Therapeutic Application

Published on: July 9, 2020

5.0K
  • Review of embryological development of cranial vasculature.
  • Analysis of anatomical variations and their persistence.
  • Discussion of clinical implications based on case reports and literature.

    • Main Results:

    • Primitive anastomotic arteries are transient embryonic structures crucial for early brain blood supply.
    • Persistence of these embryonic connections into adulthood is an uncommon finding.
    • Persistent primitive anastomoses can be incidentally discovered during investigations for cerebrovascular conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The embryonic development of the carotid-vertebrobasilar system involves transient anastomotic arteries.
    • Persistent primitive anastomoses represent a rare anatomical variation with potential clinical relevance.
    • Familiarity with these persistent embryonic vessels is important for clinicians managing cerebrovascular diseases.