David Chiao MD, MPH, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Max Wintermark MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, General Electric Company Research Grant, Koninklijke Philips NV

After reviewing this educational exhibit, the learner will: Have a basic knowledge of the embryology of the vertebral arteries Understand the embryologic basis of variant anatomy Recognize the imaging appearance of common anatomic variants as well as their clinical significance

Introduction Embryology Epidemiology of Variant Anatomy Imaging Findings of Common Variants Persistent Trigeminal Artery Persistent Otic Artery Persistent Hypoglossal Artery Proatlantal Intersegmental Artery Vertebral Artery Fenestration Conclusion

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Chiao, D, Wintermark, M, The Vertebral Arteries: A Review of Embryology and Variant Anatomy.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14011990.html