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vertebral artery

vertebral artery The vertebral artery is the first branch of the subclavian artery.

The vertebral artery is the first branch of the subclavian artery. It supplies blood to structures including the neck muscles, vertebrae, spinal cord, cerebellum, and inner parts of the cerebrum.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Vertebral Artery” (D014711).
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