"vertebral artery" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vertebral arteries [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} vertebral artery (plural vertebral arteries)
  1. (anatomy) 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. Categories (topical): Anatomy Related terms: costocervical trunk, dorsal scapular artery, internal thoracic artery, thyrocervical trunk Translations (branch of the subclavian artery): 椎動脈 (Chinese Mandarin), 椎动脉 (zhuī dòngmài) (Chinese Mandarin)

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