Carotid artery

Arteria carotis communis

The right common carotid arises from the brachiocephalic trunk; the left arises directly from the aortic arch. Each ascends in the carotid sheath lateral to the trachea and bifurcates at approximately the level of C3-C4 (upper border of thyroid cartilage) into internal and external branches.

Typ Vessel
Körpersystem Cardiovascular
Körperregion Neck
Lateinischer Name Arteria carotis communis
FMA ID 3939

Funktion

The common carotid arteries are the major blood supply to the head and neck. Each bifurcates into the internal carotid (supplies the brain) and external carotid (supplies the face, scalp, and neck structures) arteries.

Klinische Bedeutung

Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of ischemic stroke. Carotid endarterectomy removes atherosclerotic plaque. The carotid sinus reflex (baroreceptor) regulates blood pressure. Carotid dissection can cause stroke, especially in young adults.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the Carotid artery?
The right common carotid arises from the brachiocephalic trunk; the left arises directly from the aortic arch. Each ascends in the carotid sheath lateral to the trachea and bifurcates at approximately the level of C3-C4 (upper border of thyroid cartilage) into internal and external branches.
What is the function of the Carotid artery?
The common carotid arteries are the major blood supply to the head and neck. Each bifurcates into the internal carotid (supplies the brain) and external carotid (supplies the face, scalp, and neck structures) arteries.
What body system is the Carotid artery part of?
The Carotid artery is part of the Cardiovascular.
What conditions affect the Carotid artery?
Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of ischemic stroke. Carotid endarterectomy removes atherosclerotic plaque. The carotid sinus reflex (baroreceptor) regulates blood pressure. Carotid dissection can cause stroke, especially in young adults.
Where is the Carotid artery located?
The Carotid artery is located in the Neck region of the body.

Verwandte Strukturen

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