10 Questions
Through which bone does the internal carotid artery pass to enter the cranial cavity?
Temporal bone
What structures lie posteriorly to the internal carotid artery in the neck?
Longus capitis muscle
Which nerve runs laterally to the internal carotid artery in the neck?
Vagus nerve
In which bone is the carotid canal located through which the internal carotid artery passes?
Sphenoid bone
Which vessel accompanies the internal carotid artery in the neck?
Internal jugular vein
What can happen to the internal carotid artery after a blow to the head?
It can experience hemorrhage
Which muscle lies above the digastric muscle in relation to the internal carotid artery in the neck?
Stylohyoid muscle
Where is the external carotid artery located with respect to the internal carotid artery in the neck?
Anterolaterally
Which vein runs medially to the internal carotid artery in the neck?
Internal jugular vein
What can be damaged due to a blow to the thin anteroinferior angle of the parietal bone?
Internal carotid artery
Learn about the anatomy of the common carotid artery and its division into external and internal carotid arteries. Explore the details of the carotid sinus and its characteristics.
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