arteria vertebralis
Definition
Noun: 1. The vertebral artery: A major artery that is the first branch of the subclavian artery. It ascends through the foramina in the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae, enters the skull, and helps supply blood to the brain, spinal cord, and surrounding muscles.
Usage
The term "arteria vertebralis" is the precise anatomical Latin name for this structure. In general and medical English, it is commonly referred to as the "vertebral artery." * The arteria vertebralis is a critical component of the posterior circulation of the brain. * A blockage in the arteria vertebralis can lead to a type of stroke.
Advanced Usage
- The artery is clinically described as being divided into four distinct anatomical segments (V1-V4) as it travels from its origin to the brain.
- Pathologies associated with the include dissection, stenosis, and aneurysm.
Variants and Related Words
- Vertebral artery: The standard English term for .
- Vertebrobasilar system: The circulatory system formed by the union of the two vertebral arteries into the basilar artery.
Synonyms
- Vertebral artery (the direct and most common synonym in English).
Noun
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the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts
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