This
artery is located at the
bottom of the
skull. It's formed when two
vertebral arteries conjoin. It gives
blood to the
inner ear and parts of the
brain. If this artery becomes
blocked,
blindness and [paralysis can occur.
Related: basilar plexus. These are a network of small arteries between layers of the dura mater around the base of the skull.
The Human Anatomy