What artery branches from the internal cartotid and is divided in 4 segments which includes the lenticulostriate arteries?

The artery that branches from the internal carotid artery and is divided into four segments, including the lenticulostriate arteries, is the middle cerebral artery (MCA). The MCA supplies a significant portion of the lateral cerebral hemisphere and is crucial for motor and sensory functions. The lenticulostriate arteries, which arise from the MCA, supply deep structures of the brain, including the basal ganglia and internal capsule.