Not exposed. They are protected by the vertebrae, hence their names. They run right through them up the neck

Fun fact, with chiropractic manipulation, there is a risk of damaging these arteries and possibly causing a stroke. The risk is considered low, but something I doubt many are aware of. It is called a vertebral artery dissection

Not exposed. They are protected by the vertebrae, hence their names. They run right through them up the neck