vertebral artery

a paired artery that runs upward alongside the vertebrae of the neck. Each vertebral artery enters the skull through the foramen magnum (see foramen) near the top of the spinal column, where it joins the vertebral artery from the other side to form the basilar artery.

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Psychology term of the day

January 15th 2025

overcontrolled

adj. denoting behavior that is inhibited and constrained, often driven by shyness or fear of rejection. The word is typically used to describe the behavior of children thought to be at risk for depression, but it may also refer to similar behavior in adults.