Vertebral Artery Flashcards
The vertebral artery on which side is typically larger
Left vertebral artery
What is the gender bias regarding size of the vertebral artery
Man have larger vertebral arteries than woment
What was the name of the physical exam used to determine vertebral artery patency
The vertebrobasilary artery insufficiency test
Which side artery was tested during the course of the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency exam
the ipsilateral artery on the side of rotation
What are the symptoms of failure of the vertebral arteyr to compensate during the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency exam
Dizzyness
Vertigo
nausea
The vertebral arteyr is typically a branch of which artery
Subclavian artery
At what location will the vertebral artery from its first compensatory loop
the atlanto-occipital interspace
At what segments will the vertebral artery be firmly attached to the transverse foarmen
C1 and C2
What is the purpose of the vertebral artery loops between C2, C1 and occiput
the increased length will accommodate the greater rotation at these locations
What artery is formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries
The basilar artery
