Artery Spinal Anterior

The anterior spinal artery (a.spinalis anterior) is one of the two main arteries that supply blood to the spinal cord and its membranes. It is a branch of the vertebral artery, which in turn is a branch of the common carotid artery.

The anterior spinal artery passes through the cervical spine and enters the spinal cord through openings in its dura mater. It branches into many small arterioles, which supply blood to both the spinal cord and the surrounding tissues.

An important aspect is that the anterior spinal artery plays an important role in protecting the spinal cord from damage and infection. It is also involved in the regulation of blood circulation and metabolism in the tissues of the spinal cord.

In case of circulatory disorders in this artery or its branches, various diseases and disorders can occur, such as spinal cord ischemia, inflammation, infections and others. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of this artery and its branches, as well as take measures to prevent and treat possible problems.

Anterior spinal artery - (lat. a. spinalis posterior) - anterior communicating artery of the spinal cord, located in the area located between the spinal cord and the transverse colonic muscle bundle. The artery is attached to the same bundle of muscles and stretches along its wall in the middle direction. Anastomoses with other arteries of this zone, in particular with