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Spinal cord vascular supply

Segmental arteries and their branches that supply the spinal canal and cord are depicted. The left rib and the left pedicle have been removed to more clearly demonstrate the underlying vascular and neural structures. (Used with permission. Goodin DS. Neurological complications of aortic disease and surgery. In: Aminoff MJ, editor. Neurology and general medicine. New York: Churchill Livingstone, 1992:27-52.)

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