About 75% of the blood supply of the spinal cord is derived from the anterior spinal artery. This artery originates from which of the following?
  1. Basilar artery
  2. Internal carotid artery
  3. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
  4. Vertebral artery
Explanation
Answer: D - The anterior spinal artery is a small branch, which arises near the termination of the vertebral, and, descending in front of the medulla oblongata, unites with its fellow of the opposite side at the level of the foramen magnum.
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