Anatomy

Basilar Artery

The artery formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries; it runs from the lower to the upper border of the pons, where it bifurcates into the two posterior cerebral arteries.

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Abstract

The artery formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries; it runs from the lower to the upper border of the pons, where it bifurcates into the two posterior cerebral arteries.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteries, Basilar
  • Artery, Basilar
  • Basilar Arteries

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.106w

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WG 595.B2

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Basilar Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001488. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001488
  2. Basilar Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilar_artery
  3. Basilar Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q500339