Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
| Posterior inferior cerebellar artery | |
|---|---|
Diagram of the arterial circulation at the base of the brain (inferior view). PICA is labeled at bottom right. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Vertebral artery |
| Branches | Medial branch lateral |
| Vein | Inferior cerebellar veins |
| Supplies | Cerebellum, choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria cerebelli inferior posterior |
| TA98 | A12.2.08.012 |
| TA2 | 4542 |
| FMA | 50518 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) is the largest branch of the vertebral artery. It is one of the three main arteries that supply blood to the cerebellum, a part of the brain. Blockage of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery can result in a type of stroke called lateral medullary syndrome.