Anterior spinal artery is a branch of____________?

Correct answer: C. Vertebral artery

  • A. Internal carotid artery
  • B. Basilar artery
  • C. Vertebral artery
  • D. Labyrinthine artery

Explanation

The anterior spinal artery usually arises from the union of branches from both vertebral arteries near the level of the foramen magnum. It descends in the anterior median fissure of the spinal cord.

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