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arteria vertebralis

 

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Noun arteria vertebralis has 1 sense
  1. vertebral artery, arteria vertebralis - the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts
    --1 is a kind of artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel

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Arteria Vertebralis

Description:

Arteria Vertebralis, also known as the vertebral artery, is a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain. It originates from the subclavian artery and ascends through the vertebrae in the neck to reach the posterior part of the brain.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The main arterial supply to the posterior part of the brain.

Example sentence: The arteria vertebralis is responsible for delivering crucial oxygenated blood to the brainstem and cerebellum.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A specific artery on either side of the neck that branches off from the subclavian artery.

Example sentence: The damage to his vertebral artery severed the blood supply, causing dizziness and weakness.

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Sense 3:

Noun: The segment of the artery within the vertebral column.

Example sentence: The scan revealed a blockage in the arteria vertebralis at the C5 level.

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Sense 4:

Noun: The vertebral artery as a single entity, considering both sides of the neck.

Example sentence: Bilateral compression of the arteria vertebralis can lead to severe complications.

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