Circle of Willis

The Circle of Willis (also called Willis' Circle, Loop of Willis, cerebral arterial circle, and Willis Polygon) is a circle of arteries that supply blood to the brain and surrounding structures. It is named after Thomas Willis (1621–1675), an English physician.

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