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67. Vertebral artery and its branches

  1. The vertebral artery commonly arises from the subclavian artery. (T/F?)
  2. After it passes through the foramen magnum and perforates dura mater, the vertebral artery travels along the medulla oblongata, posterior to the hypoglossal nerve. (T/F?)
  3. It joins the vertebral artery of the opposite side at the pontomedullary sulcus to form the basilar artery. (T/F?)
  4. The anterior spinal artery if formed from two branches that originate from corresponding vertebral arteries. (T/F?)
  5. The posterior spinal artery usually originates from the anterior inferior cerebellar artery and sometimes directly from the vertebral artery. (T/F?)
  6. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery is the largest branch of the vertebral artery. (T/F?)

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