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The lateral orbitofrontal artery (aka frontobasal artery) arises from the superior terminal branch of the middle cerebral artery. It travels antero-inferiorly, along the lateral surface of the cerebral hemisphere, towards its frontal pole.
The lateral frontobasal artery provides an arterial supply to the antero-inferior part of the lateral surface of the frontal lobe.
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Artery
Arteries are vessels transporting blood between heart, tissues, and other organs in order to supply them with nutrition and oxygen.
