| Front | End arteries |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: arteries that supply blood to vital organs (ex: brain, liver, kidneys) but that do not anastomose or do only to a very small extent (ex: heart) Function: provide blood to vital organs, but if injury or disease obstructs them, blood flow cannot be rerouted through collateral circulation. |
Tags: cardiovascular
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