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Circle of Willis [circulus arteriosus Willisi]

topical
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Terms

circulus arteriosus cerebri
Willisův circulus arteriosus
Willisův okruh
Willisův tepenný okruh

 

Cerebral Arterial Circle
Willis' Circle

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Definition

A polygonal anastomosis at the base of the brain formed by the internal carotid (CAROTID ARTERY, INTERNAL), proximal parts of the anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries (ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY; MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY; POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY), the anterior communicating artery and the posterior communicating arteries.

DUI
D002941 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0004501
History note
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Public note
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