Striate arteries

Striate arteries or Ganglionic arteries arise from the middle cerebral artery and supply deep structures in the cerebrum including the internal capsule and reticular formation. Strokes in these vessels are common and can cause extensive damage. This is because emboli are carried up the carotid and tend to be swept into the MCA, sometimes called the artery of stroke, and are prone to getting stuck at this branch point in the Sylvian fissure.