Medial medullary branches of vertebral artery

Rami medullares mediales arteriae vertebralis

  • Synonym: Paramedian medullary branches
  • Related terms: Medial medullary branches

Definition

The medial medullary branches of intracranial part of vertebral artery are minute branches that enter the anterior median fissure of the medulla oblongata.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS