| Front | Collateral circulation |
|---|---|
| Back | Function: how a block of tissue or part of an organ can recieve blood from more than one artery. If injury or disease obstructs one pathway, the other pathway may be able to compensate. Structure: an anastomosis where arterires from two directions come together, usually one predominates |
Tags: cardiovascular
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