Vertebral Artery (Noun)
Meaning
The first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vertebral artery is the first branch of the subclavian artery and is divided into four parts as it ascends through the neck.
- It originates from the subclavian artery and forms the vertebral artery, which is divided into four parts, each with distinct anatomical characteristics.
- The vertebral artery is divided into four parts, with the first part originating from the subclavian artery and extending to the foramina transversaria of the cervical vertebrae.
- In the neck, the vertebral artery is divided into four parts, each with unique relationships to surrounding structures and the subclavian artery.
- The vertebral artery, which arises from the subclavian artery, is divided into four parts that traverse the neck and eventually join to form the basilar artery.