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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.
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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.
What artery travels through the carotid canal?
the internal carotid artery
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 is the opening for the carotid artery?
carotid foramen
What artery is associated with the carotid sinus?
carotid
What are the two pairs of arteries arising from the internal carotid artery?
1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery
What are the 7 pulse points?
This is located in our rist + our neck! 20 pulse points total not counting the feeling the heart beat through the chest External Maxillary(2) Superficial Temporal (2) Brachial (4) Ulnar (2) Radial (2) Femoral (2) Popliteal (2) Posterior Tibial(2) Dorsalis Pedis (2) *Edit from original Answer Carotid Temporal These were left out. also sub-clavicular Carotid is separated into anterior carotid and posterior carotid
What do the anterior and middle cerebral arteries arise from?
the carotid arteries
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 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.
