Arteries of the Head and Neck Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the function of the Common Carotid Artery?

Provides blood to the head and neck

What does the Internal Carotid Artery supply?

Blood to the brain

What does the External Carotid Artery supply?

Blood to the face, neck, and scalp

What branches off from the Subclavian Artery?

Vertebral Artery and Common Carotid Artery Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies blood to the left side of the head and neck?

Left Common Carotid Artery Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ascending Aorta do?

Carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body Signup and view all the answers

What branches off of the Brachiocephalic Trunk?

Right Subclavian Artery and Right Common Carotid Artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Thoracic Aorta?

Delivers blood to the organs and tissues in the chest, abdomen, and legs Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies blood to the left arm and shoulder?

Left Subclavian Artery Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Carotid Artery

Located in the neck, supplies blood to the head and neck.
Divides into the Internal Carotid Artery and External Carotid Artery.

Internal Carotid Artery

Primarily supplies blood to the brain.

External Carotid Artery

Supplies blood to the face, neck, and scalp.
Branches into the Superficial Temporal Artery.

Arteries of the Head and Neck (Right Aspect)

Subclavian Artery branches into Vertebral Artery and Common Carotid Artery.
Common Carotid Artery further divides into Internal and External Carotid Arteries.

Anatomy in Relation to the Heart

Ascending Aorta: Main artery carrying blood from the heart, first part of the aorta.
Brachiocephalic Trunk: Branches off the ascending aorta into Right Subclavian Artery and Right Common Carotid Artery.
Aortic Arch: Curved section connecting the ascending and descending aorta.
Thoracic Aorta (Descending Aorta): Travels through the chest cavity, supplying blood to chest, abdomen, and legs.
Left Common Carotid Artery: Branches from the aortic arch, supplying blood to the left side of the head and neck.
Left Subclavian Artery: Also branches from the aortic arch, supplying blood to the left arm and shoulder.

Description

Test your knowledge on the arteries of the head and neck, including the Common Carotid, Internal Carotid, and External Carotid arteries. Assess your understanding of their functions and anatomy with this informative quiz.