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Definition of Vertebral artery

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Vertebral artery: One of two key arteries located in the back of the neck that carry blood from the heart to the brain, spine, and neck muscles.