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Can you please define fetal origin of the right posterior cerebral artery?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: The posterior cerebral artery has its origin from the right carotid artery instead of from the basilar artery. This is a common anatomic variation that can occur in up to 30% of the population.

Answered 4/24/2015

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