The Vertebral artery

Hebeck a heile in the ixcope ai hone calked the b. Note the sharp turns made by the vertebral artery as it passes from the neck into the skull through a hole in the occipital bone called the Neck injuries, over extension, or manipulation can easily damage the vertebral artery. This damage may reduce blood flow or cause an aneurysm. Thromboses can also form here because of high turbulence at the sharp angles.