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Neuroanatomy, Vertebrobasilar System

Meghan A. Piccinin  1 , Sunil Munakomi  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Neuroanatomy, Vertebrobasilar System

Meghan A. Piccinin et al.
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The vertebrobasilar (VB) system, comprised of the vertebral and basilar arteries, serves as a critical arterial supply to the cervical spinal cord brainstem, cerebellum, thalamus, and occipital lobes. Disruptions of VB circulation can have devastating neurologic consequences; thus, a thorough understanding of the anatomy and clinical significance of the VB system is critical for assessing neurologic syndromes and preoperative neurosurgical planning.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Meghan Piccinin declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sunil Munakomi declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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