Formation of Circle of Willis


This is the communication between vessels about the interpeduncular fossa.

It encircles the optic chiasma, tuber cinereum and interpeduncular region.

Formed by these arteries:

  • Posterior cerebral
  • Internal carotid
  • Posterior communicating
  • Middle cerebral
  • Anterior cerebral
  • Anterior communicating

Links the internal carotid and vertebral basilararterial systems.