vertebral artery en · NOUN
Meanings
- A large branch of the subclavian artery that ascends through the foramina in the transverse processes of each of the cervical vertebrae except the last one or two, enters the cranium through the foramen magnum, and unites with the corresponding artery of the opposite side to form the basilar artery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vertebral arteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
thyrocervical trunk · costocervical trunk · internal thoracic artery · dorsal scapular artery
Translations (2)
fi nikamavaltimo (branch of the subclavian artery) · cmn 椎動脈 /椎动脉 (branch of the subclavian artery)