Question

What are anastomosis of arteries?

Answer 1

Anastomosis:

1. An anastomosis is a link or attachment between two structures that would otherwise diverge.
2. The relationship can be natural or artificial, acquired or intrinsic, and natural or artificial.
3. In blood vessels, a natural anastomosis can be seen between two arteries, two veins, or between an artery and a vein.
4. Surgical anastomosis involves stapling or stitching portions of the intestine or blood arteries together.