Normally, the popliteal artery divides into the anterior and posterior tibial (PT) arteries; but rarely it may bifurcate into anterior tibial (AT) and peroneal arteries (PR), the PT being absent or ...

In older individuals, volumes of total, anterior and posterior hypothalamus, and mammillary bodies were smaller, while those of medial hypothalamus and tuberal region were larger. Larger medial ...

One in five strokes affects the posterior circulation. Diagnosing posterior circulation stroke can be challenging, as the vascular anatomy can be variable, and because presenting symptoms are often ...

Limbic system and sexual behavior. Male sexual behavior is predominantly controlled by the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus. Gonadal hormones facilitate the release of dopamine in the ...

Ultrasound diagnosis of posterior fossa malformations in the prenatal period is a challenge, having major implications for the counseling and follow-up of pregnant women. The purpose of this study was ...

With the use of the india ink double-perfusion technique, Ambach et al 23 confirmed that the preoptic area is supplied by arteries emerging from the anterior communicating artery and anterior cerebral ...

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is neurological disorder characterized by swelling and inflammation in the brain. Learn about symptoms, potential causes, treatment, and outlook.

Summary: Scientists have identified a small, specialized group of neurons in the mouse brain that directly influence eating behavior and weight gain.These PNOC/NPY cells, found in the hypothalamus, ...