Mobilization of the Middle Cerebral Artery and Its Branches

Inspection and Mobilization of the Middle Cerebral Artery and Its Branches 

The lateral branches of the M-1 segment are now studied carefully the temporopolar, anterior temporal and middle temporal arteries are identified (sometimes all three, but particularly the middle temporal artery, may arise from the M-2 segment). 

At the peak of the limen insulae the curve of the inferior trunk of the M-2 segment is followed as it runs in the sulcus inferior insulae . (This sulcus, which belongs to the sulcus circularis of the insula, might be more correctly 

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