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Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What are the two pairs of arteries arising from the internal carotid artery?
1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery
What is the opening for the carotid artery?
carotid foramen
What is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain is known?
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
How many carotid arteries are there?
Every person has four carotid arteries
Which artery is felt when taking the pulse rate at the neck?
The Carotid pulse is found in the neck. The Radial pulse is found in the wrist.
Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What is the artery in the heart taking blood to the neck called?
the juggular vain
What are the two pairs of arteries arising from the internal carotid artery?
1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery
What is the opening for the carotid artery?
carotid foramen
What artery is associated with the carotid sinus?
carotid
What is a carotid ultrasound used for?
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.
What do the anterior and middle cerebral arteries arise from?
the carotid arteries
What ultra sound study of the carotid artery to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke?
Carotid Ultrasonography
Major artery serving the tissues external to the skull?
The external carotid artery.
What is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain is known?
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
What structures are found within the carotid sheath?
The internal jugular vein The carotid arteries (common and internal) The vagus nerve
