Other English forms include the shortening Retha, and the spelling variant Areta. Variant forms of Aretha used in other languages include the Latinized Arethusa and the French Arette. Aretha is rare as a baby name for girls.
Circle of Willis Arteries. 1  anterior cerebral artery. 2  internal carotid artery. 3  posterior communicating artery. 4  posterior cerebral artery. 5  basilar artery. 6  middle cerebral artery. 7  anterior communicating artery (minute connection between the left and right anterior cerebral arteries).
The anterior and posterior cerebral circulations are interconnected via bilateral posterior communicating arteries. They are part of the Circle of Willis, which provides backup circulation to the brain.