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The anterior communicating artery is a single anastomotic vessel that arises from and connects both the right and left anterior cerebral arteries. It forms part of the cerebral arterial circle (aka circle of Willis).
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Anterior Communicating Artery
4 Primary collaterals include anterior and posterior communicating arteries that supply blood flow to large portions of cerebral hemispheres in both anterior and posterior circulations during acute ischemia.
