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A variable origin of the vertebral artery.

E Kubikova¹, M Osvaldova, P Mizerakova

¹Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia. eliska.kubikova@fmed.uniba.sk

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Summary

A rare anatomical variation, the vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch, was identified during a routine dissection. This finding is compared with established anatomical literature on vertebral artery origins.

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Area of Science:

Anatomical variations
Human anatomy
Vascular anatomy

Background:

The vertebral artery typically arises from the subclavian artery.
Anomalous origins of the vertebral artery are uncommon but documented.
Understanding vascular variations is crucial for surgical and diagnostic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch.
To compare this variation with known anatomical literature.
To contribute to the documentation of vertebral artery anomalies.

Main Methods:

Case report methodology.
Gross anatomical dissection of a cadaver.
Comparative analysis with anatomical atlases and literature.

Main Results:

A unilateral anomalous vertebral artery arising directly from the aortic arch was observed.
This variation was documented and compared to standard anatomical descriptions.
Literature review confirmed the rarity and potential clinical significance of such variations.

Conclusions:

Anomalous vertebral artery origins, such as arising from the aortic arch, represent significant anatomical variations.
Such findings underscore the importance of detailed anatomical knowledge in clinical practice.
This case adds to the existing body of knowledge on vertebral artery anomalies.