The Internal Carotids and the Basilar Artery Are Interconnected by an Anastomosis

question 51

Multiple Choice

The internal carotids and the basilar artery are interconnected by an anastomosis called the

• A) basal ring.
• B) common carotid artery.
• C) arterial bypass.
• D) external carotid artery.
• E) cerebral arterial circle.

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