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circle of Willis

circle of Willis The circle of Willis is a ring-like network of connected arteries at the base of the brain.

The circle of Willis is a ring-like network of connected arteries at the base of the brain. It is formed by links among the internal carotid arteries and parts of the anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries through the anterior and posterior communicating arteries.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Circle of Willis” (D002941).
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