Anterior Choroidal Artery Mnemonic ⚡NEVER FORGET⚡

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Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “CHOROIDAL“ to remember about Anterior Choroidal Artery important facts

Mnemonic :   CHOROIDAL

C – Circle of Willis: The Anterior Choroidal Artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery, which is part of the Circle of Willis.

H – Hippocampus: The Anterior Choroidal Artery supplies blood to the hippocampus, which is crucial for memory formation.

O – Optic Tract: This artery also provides blood to the optic tract, which plays a role in visual processing.

R – Red Nucleus: The Anterior Choroidal Artery supplies the red nucleus, involved in motor coordination.

O – Olfactory Tract: It contributes to the blood supply of the olfactory tract, essential for the sense of smell.

I – Internal Capsule: This artery runs through the internal capsule, which contains important neural pathways.

D – Deep Brain Structures: The Anterior Choroidal Artery supplies various deep brain structures, including the globus pallidus and putamen.

A – Artery Branch: Finally, remember that the Anterior Choroidal Artery is a significant branch of the internal carotid artery.

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  • “Atlas of Human Anatomy” (Page 189)
  • “Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy” (Page 506)
  • “Clinically Oriented Anatomy” (Page 273)
  • “Essential Clinical Anatomy” (Page 421)
  • “Grant’s Dissector” (Page 154)
  • “Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy” (Page 309)
  • “Surgical Anatomy” (Page 237) 📖

Dr. Arin Nandi

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