Anomalous Origin of the Vertebral Artery

Abstract Introduction  The present article presents a rare case of variation of the left vertebral artery, which originated from the aortic arch, between the common carotid artery and the subclavian artery, although classic descriptions of the vertebral artery indicate its origin at the subclavian a...

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Published inJournal of Morphological Sciences Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 216 - 217
Main Authors Shinohara, André Luis, Sangalette, Beatriz Sobrinho, Silva, Mateus José da, Rinaldi, Laís, Souza, Juliane Ruiz de, Buchaim, Rogério Leone, Andreo, Jesus Carlos, Amaral, Sandra Lia do, Toledo, Gustavo Lopes
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda 01.12.2018
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vertebral artery
anatomic variation
clinical anatomy
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Summary:Abstract Introduction  The present article presents a rare case of variation of the left vertebral artery, which originated from the aortic arch, between the common carotid artery and the subclavian artery, although classic descriptions of the vertebral artery indicate its origin at the subclavian artery, where it penetrates the foramen transverse and ascends cervically to the foramen magnum. Case presentation  The anatomical peculiarity of the vertebral artery is evidenced. The origin of the vertebral artery was identified directly from the aortic arch in a dissected human specimen. Conclusion  In view of the numerous surgical procedures performed in this area, the clear understanding of its topographic layout is indispensable, and might change surgical procedures performed in the region.
ISSN:2177-0298
2177-0298
DOI:10.1055/s-0038-1676779