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Is The cerebral arterial circle circle of Willis is an arterial anastomosis?
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What is the ring-shaped anastomosis that forms the cerebral arterial circle?
The Circle of Willis.
The internal carotids and the basilar artery are interconnected by what anastomosis?
Cerebral arterial circle AKA Circle of Willis
Is The cerebral arterial circle an arterial anastomosis?
yes
What is the special circulation of the brain?
cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis)
What is the name of the communication network that encircles the pituitary gland?
Cerebral arterial circle or circle of Willis
What is an example of an anastomosis in the head and neck region?
Circle of Willis in the head between branches of internal carotid artery Micro-Anastomosis between arterial supply of some organs
What is the function of the cerebral arterial circle?
The function of the cerebal arterial circle (Circle of Willis) is protection. It provides alternate pathways for blood to reach the brain tissues in the case of arterial occlusion or impaired bloodflow anywhere in the system.
What is the name of the communication network formed by paired arteries of the brain that cooperate to form a ring of blood vessels encircling the pituitary gland at the base of the brain?
Circle of Willis or the cerebral arterial circle
An anastomosis that allows communication between the posterior and anterior blood supplies of the brain?
The Circle of Willis.
Function of cerebral arterial circle?
To provide alternative routes for blood to reach the brain in case of an obstruction
Which arteries pass through the foramen magnum and then unite to form the basilar artery?
The vertebral arteries merge to form a basilar artery which form the posterior Circle of Willis. The middle cerebral arteries form the rest of the Circle of Willis.
Function of circle of willis?
The Circle of Willis is a circle of arteries that provides main blood supply to the brain and the surrounding structures. It is important as prevents ischemia(shortage of blood to tissues) thus preserving cerebral perfusion when one or more artery in the brain is blocked due to throbosis or embolism.
