20.10a Common Carotid Arteries
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What arteries supply most of the blood to the head and neck?
Common carotid arteries.
How many common carotid arteries are there?
Two, one on each side of the neck.
Where do the common carotid arteries travel?
Parallel to the trachea.
What do the common carotid arteries divide into?
External carotid artery and internal carotid artery.
What does the external carotid artery supply?
Structures external to the skull.
What does the internal carotid artery supply?
Structures inside the skull.
Why are the common carotid arteries important?
They provide the main blood supply to the head and neck.
What is the general flow of blood in the carotid arteries?
Common carotid → external and internal carotid arteries.
