Recurrent artery of Heubner

Recurrent artery of Heubner (also known as Heubner's artery) is a significant artery in the human brain. It is named after Otto Heubner, a German pediatrician who first described it in the late 19th century. The artery is the most proximal branch of the anterior cerebral artery and is responsible for supplying blood to the anterior portion of the putamen and the internal capsule's anterior limb.

Etymology

The Recurrent artery of Heubner is named after Otto Heubner, a German pediatrician who lived from 1843 to 1926. Heubner made significant contributions to pediatric medicine, including the description of this artery.

Anatomy

The Recurrent artery of Heubner is the most proximal branch of the anterior cerebral artery. It is a small artery that arises from the anterior cerebral artery's initial segment (A1). It travels laterally, superiorly, and posteriorly around the anterior communicating artery to reach the anterior perforated substance. It supplies blood to the anterior portion of the putamen and the anterior limb of the internal capsule.

Clinical significance

The occlusion of the Recurrent artery of Heubner, often due to a stroke, can lead to specific neurological deficits. These include contralateral hemiparesis, sensory loss, and hemianopia. The artery's occlusion is also associated with cognitive and behavioral changes, including abulia and mutism.

Related terms

• Anterior cerebral artery
• Putamen
• Internal capsule
• Stroke
• Abulia
• Mutism

See also

• List of arteries of the human body
• Otto Heubner