24. Circle of Willis: Schematic Illustration and Vessels In Situ Flashcards
1
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Identify 1 - 2
A
- Anterior cerebral artery
2. Anterior communicating artery
2
Q
Identify 5 - 7
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- Posterior communicating artery
- Posterior cerebral artery
- Basilar artery
3
Q
Identify 3 - 4
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- Internal carotid artery
4. Middle cerebral artery
4
Q
Identify 5 - 6
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- Posterior communicating artery
6. Posterior cerebral artery
5
Q
Identify 7 - 8
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- Basilar artery
8. Vertebral artery
6
Q
Identify 1 - 2
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- Anterior cerebral artery
2. Anterior communicating artery
7
Q
Identify 8 - 9
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- Vertebral artery
9. Cavernous sinus
8
Q
Identify 10 - 11
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- Adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary gland)
- Neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary gland)
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- Inferior hypophyseal artery
- Superior hypophyseal artery
9
Q
How many arteries does The circle of Willis consist of?
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9
10
Q
List 9 arteries that The circle of Willis consists of?
A
The circle of Willis consists of nine arteries that interconnect the anterior and posterior circulations
- paired anterior, middle, and posterior cerebrals
- paired posterior communicating arteries
- single anterior communicating artery
