This article describes the vascular anatomy of the spine and spinal cord, highlighting
key structures and anatomical variations relevant to musculoskeletal radiologists.
It covers the arterial and venous drainage systems, along with examples of vascular
conditions affecting the spine. Understanding the vascular anatomy of the spine and
spinal cord is crucial for accurate interpretation of imaging studies and safe spinal
interventional procedures. Imaging techniques for evaluating vascular pathology of
the spine are discussed and compared. Understanding vascular anatomy and the most
common vascular disorders will lead to an accurate diagnosis and suggest the appropriate
type of study needed for further characterization and/or patient management.
Keywords
spine - spinal cord - blood supply - angiography
