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The vertebral artery would be found in which endangerment site?
  1. Antecubital
  2. Axillary
  3. Anterior cervical triangle
  4. Posterior cervical triangle
Explanation
Answer: C The vertebral artery is found in the anterior cervical triangle endangerment area which is created by the borders of the SCM, mandible and clavicle. The vertebral artery passes through and is protected by the bony landmark transverse foramen which is found on the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae 1-6. Its function is to supply blood to the brain.
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