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1
Q

The vertebral artery on which side is typically larger

A

Left vertebral artery

2
Q

What is the gender bias regarding size of the vertebral artery

A

Man have larger vertebral arteries than woment

3
Q

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

A

The vertebrobasilary artery insufficiency test

4
Q

Which side artery was tested during the course of the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency exam

A

the ipsilateral artery on the side of rotation

5
Q

What are the symptoms of failure of the vertebral arteyr to compensate during the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency exam

A

Dizzyness
Vertigo
nausea

6
Q

The vertebral arteyr is typically a branch of which artery

A

Subclavian artery

7
Q

At what location will the vertebral artery from its first compensatory loop

A

the atlanto-occipital interspace

8
Q

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

A

C1 and C2

9
Q

What is the purpose of the vertebral artery loops between C2, C1 and occiput

A

the increased length will accommodate the greater rotation at these locations

10
Q

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

A

The basilar artery