RT Book, Section A1 Dutton, Mark SR Print(0) ID 1173421692 T1 Vertebral Artery T2 Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 5e YR 2020 FD 2020 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260143874 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1173421692 RD 2024/04/24 AB CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe the anatomy and distribution of the vertebral artery.Describe the four commonly recognized portions of the vertebral artery.Outline the causes of vertebral artery occlusion or compromise.Recognize the characteristics of vertebral artery occlusion or insufficiency.Describe various special tests used to assess the patency of the vertebrobasilar system and their diagnostic value.