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The vertebral artery

A
Arises from the second part of subclavian artery , from behind scalenus anterior
B
Lies anterior to inferior thyroid artery
C
Passes through the C6 foramen transversarium
D
Passes anterior to the lateral mass of atlas and then enters the foramen magnum
High-Yield Explanation
The vertebral artery is a branch of first part of subclavian artery. It lies posterior to inferior thyroid artery. It passes posterior to lateral mass of atlas.

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