Vertebral Artery

Question 1

The vertebral artery on which side is typically larger?

Answer 1

left vertebral artery

Question 2

What is the gender bias regarding size of the vertebral artery?

Answer 2

men have larger vertebral arteries than women

Question 3

What was the name of the physical exam used to determine vertebral artery patency?

Answer 3

the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency test

Question 4

What side artery was tested during the course of the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency exam?

Answer 4

the ipsilateral artery on the side of rotation

Question 5

What are the symptoms of failure of the vertebral artery to compensate during the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency test?

Answer 5

dizziness, vertigo, nausea are common complaints

Question 6

The vertebral artery is typically a branch of which artery?

Answer 6

subclavian artery

Question 7

At what location will the vertebral artery form its first compensatory loop?

Answer 7

the atlanto-axial interspace

Question 8

At what location will the vertebral artery form its second compensatory loop?

Answer 8

the atlanto-occipital interspace

Question 9

At what segments will the vertebral artery be firmly attached to the transverse foramen?

Answer 9

both C1 and C2

Question 10

What artery is formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries?

Answer 10

the basilar artery