Two Exceptions! Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two exceptions?
A
Arterial Anastomosis and
Arteriovenous Malformation
2
Q
What is Arterial Anastomosis
A
- Arteries that DO NOT follow the “classic” circulation pattern
- Two arteries join together to “feed” an anatomical area
3
Q
What is the advantage over “classic” circulation?
A
if one gets blocked there is another pathway.
called….REDUNTENCY!
4
Q
What is Arteriovenous Malformation?
A
Direct connection of arterial and venous circulation
there are NO capillaries involved; cutting out the middle man
5
Q
How is the Arteriovenous Malformation distributed?
A
distributed throughout the body
usually in smaller vessels
6
Q
Arteriovenous Malformation participate?
A
In several physiologic Process
