Lateral medullary branches of vertebral artery

Rami medullares laterales arteriae vertebralis

  • Synonym: Circumferential medullary branches
  • Related terms: Lateral medullary branches

Definition

The medial medullary branches of intracranial part of vertebral artery are minute branches  that course laterally along the ventral aspect of the medulla oblongata.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS