Two large arteries, one on each side of the head, that carry blood to the head and that divide into an external branch supplying the neck, face, and other external parts, and an internal branch supplying the brain, eye, and other internal parts.
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
carotid foramen
1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
the internal carotid artery
The Carotid pulse is found in the neck. The Radial pulse is found in the wrist.
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
the juggular vain
carotid foramen
carotid
1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery
the carotid arteries
A carotid ultrasound examines the structure of the carotid arteries. A carotid ultrasound is used to test for blocked carotid arteries which could result in a stroke.
Carotid Ultrasonography
The external carotid artery.
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
The internal jugular vein The carotid arteries (common and internal) The vagus nerve