An Exploratory Morphometric Study of the Atlantal Part of Vertebral Artery
Rohini Punja,
Aamna Kausar,
girish R
et al.
Abstract:Purpose:
The vertebral artery (VA) is a major artery in the neck region. It arises from the first segment of the subclavian artery. The artery then traverses through the transverse foramina of each cervical vertebra leaving the transverse foramina of seventh cervical vertebrae. At the level of lower border of pons, the VA from opposite sides unite its fellow artery to form the basilar artery. There are a quite good number of CT studies of this region, whereas there are limited cadaveric studies of this region… Show more
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