Term Name: | circle of Willis |
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Synonyms: | arterial circle, arterial circle of Willis, cerebral arterial circle, circulus arteriosus cerebri, Willis circle |
Definition: | A circle of arteries that supply blood to the brain. The Circle of Willis comprises the following arteries: Anterior cerebral artery (left and right); Anterior communicating artery; Internal carotid artery (left and right); Posterior cerebral artery (left and right); Posterior communicating artery (left and right).The basilar artery and middle cerebral arteries, supplying the brain, are also considered part of the circle |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0003709] |