THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most heart muscle receives blood from more than one artery. This collateral circulation is known as
A
Dipolar
B
Disupply
C
Anastomoses
D
Pleomorphic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anastomosis is a connection between blood vessels or between two loops of the intestine while collateral circulation is an alternate blood flowing pathway around a blocked blood vessel. It is a result of the anastomosis. So, this is the key difference between anastomosis and collateral circulation.

Detailed explanation-2: -A vascular anastomosis is a surgical procedure that is used to connect vessels to each other. Vascular procedures that require an anastomosis include: Coronary artery bypass surgery to treat a blocked artery supplying the heart. Connecting an artery to a vein for hemodialysis access.

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