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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.
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Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: arteria vertebralis
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Broader terms: artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel
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Chinese Mandarin:
椎動脈 /椎动脉
(zhuī dòngmài)
— branch of the subclavian artery
