Carotid artery anatomy and function
Synonyms Carotid, carotid, carotid, carotid artery Latin: Arteria carotis communis. Definition The carotid artery runs in pairs and supplies large parts of the head and neck with oxygen-rich blood. On the right, it originates from the brachiocephalic trunk, on the left directly from the aortic arch. Course of the carotid artery The course of the … Carotid artery anatomy and function