Anatomy

Vertebral Artery

The first branch of the SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY with distribution to muscles of the NECK; VERTEBRAE; SPINAL CORD; CEREBELLUM; and interior of the CEREBRUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The first branch of the SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY with distribution to muscles of the NECK; VERTEBRAE; SPINAL CORD; CEREBELLUM; and interior of the CEREBRUM.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Vertebral Arteries
  • Arteries, Vertebral
  • Artery, Vertebral

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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.955w

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WG 595.V3

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vertebral Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014711. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014711
  2. Vertebral Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebral_artery
  3. Vertebral Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q516546