Figure 5From: A microsurgical procedure for middle cerebral artery occlusion by intraluminal monofilament insertion technique in the rat: a special emphasis on the methodology Preparation of the pterygopalatine artery (PPA), (A). Dissection of the distal ICA and lateral mobilization of the hypoglossal nerve (HgN), (B). Clip positioned on PPA (C).Back to article page