Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 23, 2026

Focal Cerebral Ischemia Model by Endovascular Suture Occlusion of the Middle Cerebral Artery in the Rat
Published on: February 5, 2011
Arterial Supply to the Free Edge of the Tentorium
Hideaki Shigematsu1, Mai Kanno1, Azusa Sunaga1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan.
Abstract:
Normally, the arterial branches supplying the free edge of the cerebellar tentorium are rarely visualized on cerebral angiography. However, they may serve as important feeding arteries in hypervascular tumors or dural arteriovenous fistulas. Therefore, a precise understanding of the anatomy of these vessels is essential when planning treatment strategies. In this review, we summarize the anatomical characteristics of the arteries supplying the free edge of the tentorium, review their historical descriptions, and discuss their clinical implications.
Related Concept Videos
Arteries of the Head and Neck
The internal carotid arteries supply blood to the anterior portion of the cerebrum. They enter the...
The Arch of Aorta
Encircling the heart, the coronary arteries form a ring-like structure before...
Veins of Head and Neck
On the other hand, the vertebral veins, unlike their arterial counterparts, are not primarily responsible for brain drainage. Instead, they drain the cervical vertebrae, spinal cord, and some small...
Thoracic Aorta
Abdominal Aorta
The celiac trunk, a singular artery, divides into the left gastric artery, which...
Cranial and Spinal Meninges
Cranial Meninges
These meningeal layers cover the cranium. The dura mater is the outermost layer of cranial meninges. It is a thick and durable membrane of dense...
