Morphologic characteristics of the superior temporal gyrus vascular network

The investigation of the morphological features of vascular network of superior temporal gyrus was carried out on eight hemispheres of brains of adults from 36 to 48 years old died in accidents without visible signs of central nervous system diseases. Vascular network of auditory areas is characterised by very dense capillary network of the third vascular layer which is the densest one in these areas. The vascular network of the anterior part of the superior temporal gyrus is distinguished by equal density of the third and fourth vascular layer. Fountain-like arteries are mostly of type A3 and A4 and have been found in all parts of the superior temporal gyrus. Vertical functional units of the cortex are supplied by a number of precapillary arterioles being arranged in the shape of a ring. In the center of each unit there is postcapillary venule through which it is drained.