Figure 3From: A microsurgical procedure for middle cerebral artery occlusion by intraluminal monofilament insertion technique in the rat: a special emphasis on the methodology Identification of anatomical structures: Vagus nerve (VN) located laterally to the CCA (A, B). occipital artery (OA) originating from ECA very close to the bifurcation of the CCA (B).Back to article page