Sulcus arteriae vertebralis
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Synonyms: Vertebral artery groove
The sulcus arteriae vertebralis is located on the posterior arch of the Atlas and is a curved groove in which the vertebral artery lies after exiting the foramen transversarium before it runs intracranially through the foramen magnum.
Variants
Instead of a sulcus arteriae vertebralis, a canalis arteriae vertebralis may also be present as a variation[^1].
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