Rolandic Anatomy
Canal for Vertebral Artery
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This canal, typically referred to as the foramen transversarium in C1-C6, houses the vertebral artery, providing a protected bony conduit as it ascends to the brain. Clinically, osteophyte formation or cervical trauma can compress this canal, leading to Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency (VBI).
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