Circumvalațiunii
Circumvalațiunii is a term used in anatomy to describe a circular or winding course or structure in the body. The term is derived from the Latin words 'circum' meaning around and 'valare' meaning to go. This term is often used to describe certain structures in the brain, heart, and other organs.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
In the context of neuroanatomy, circumvalațiunii often refers to the winding course of blood vessels and nerves around certain structures in the brain. For example, the artery of Percheron is a circumvalațiunii structure that supplies blood to the thalamus and other parts of the brain.
In cardiac anatomy, circumvalațiunii can refer to the circular course of the coronary arteries around the heart. These arteries supply blood to the heart muscle and their course is often described as circumvalațiunii.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Understanding the circumvalațiunii course of certain structures in the body is important in clinical medicine. For example, blockage of the artery of Percheron can lead to stroke and other serious neurological conditions. Similarly, blockage of the coronary arteries can lead to heart attack and other cardiac conditions.
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