Circle of Willis

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The circle of willis was discovered by

Thomas Willis

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Where is the circle of Willis located?

Subarachnoid space

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Summarize the functional purpose of the circle of willis in one sentence

Its functional purpose is to connect internal carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries to allow blood flow between anterior and posterior circulation

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Circle of willis connects right and left circulation through the ______ ________ _______

anterior communicating artery

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Circle of willis connects front and back circulation through the ______ ________ _______

posterior communicating artery