| Superior cerebellar artery | |
|---|---|
 The three major arteries of the cerebellum: the SCA, AICA, and PICA. | |
 Diagram of the arterial circulation at the base of the brain (inferior view). (Superior cerebellar artery labeled at center right.) | |
| Details | |
| Source | Basilar artery |
| Vein | Superior cerebellar veins |
| Supplies | Cerebellum |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria cerebelli superior |
| TA98 | A12.2.08.025 |
| TA2 | 4563 |
| FMA | 50573 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The superior cerebellar artery (SCA) is an artery of the head. It arises near the end of the basilar artery. It is a branch of the basilar artery. It supplies parts of the cerebellum, the midbrain, and other nearby structures. It is the cause of trigeminal neuralgia in some patients.