Arteries of the Head, Face and Neck Flashcards
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What is the main source of blood supply to the head, face, and neck?

  • Facial Artery
  • Common Carotid Arteries (correct)
  • External Carotid Artery
  • Internal Carotid Artery

What does the internal carotid artery supply blood to?

the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head

What does the external carotid artery supply blood to?

anterior parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck and side of head

What does the facial artery supply blood to?

<p>lower region of the face, mouth, and nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area does the submental artery supply blood to?

<p>chin and lower lip</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the inferior labial artery supply blood to?

<p>lower lip</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the angular artery supply blood to?

<p>side of the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the superior labial artery supply blood to?

<p>upper lip and region of the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What areas does the superficial temporal artery supply blood to?

<p>muscles of the front, side, and top of the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the frontal artery supply blood to?

<p>forehead and upper eyelid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area does the parietal artery supply blood to?

<p>side and crown of head</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the transverse facial artery supply blood to?

<p>skin and masseter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the middle temporal artery supply blood to?

<p>temples</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the anterior auricular artery supply blood to?

<p>front part of the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the occipital artery supply blood to?

<p>skin and muscles of the scalp and back of the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the posterior auricular artery supply blood to?

<p>scalp, behind and above the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What areas does the supraorbital artery supply blood to?

<p>upper eyelid and forehead</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the infraorbital artery supply blood to?

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Flashcards

Common Carotid Arteries

Primary blood supply to the head, face, and neck

Internal Carotid Artery

Supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and internal head parts

External Carotid Artery

Supplies blood to scalp, ears, face, neck, and side of head

Facial Artery

Supplies lower face, mouth, and nose

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Submental Artery

Supplies chin and lower lip

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Inferior Labial Artery

Supplies lower lip

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Angular Artery

Supplies side of the nose

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Superior Labial Artery

Supplies upper lip and nose region

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Superficial Temporal Artery

Supplies front, side, and top of head's muscles

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Frontal Artery

Supplies forehead and upper eyelid

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Parietal Artery

Supplies side and crown of head

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Transverse Facial Artery

Supplies skin and masseter muscle

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Middle Temporal Artery

Supplies temples

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Anterior Auricular Artery

Supplies front part of the ear

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Occipital Artery

Supplies back of head's scalp and muscles

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Posterior Auricular Artery

Supplies scalp behind and above ear

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Supraorbital Artery

Supplies upper eyelid and forehead

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Infraorbital Artery

Supplies eye muscles

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Study Notes

Common Carotid Arteries

  • Main source of blood supply to head, face, and neck.

Internal Carotid Artery

  • Branch of the carotid artery that delivers blood to the brain, eyes, and internal regions of the head.

External Carotid Artery

  • Supplies blood to the anterior parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck, and lateral head regions.

Facial Artery

  • Also known as the External Maxillary Artery; provides blood to the lower region of the face, including the mouth and nose.

Submental Artery

  • Supplies blood specifically to the chin and lower lip area.

Inferior Labial Artery

  • Responsible for the blood supply to the lower lip.

Angular Artery

  • Supplies blood to the side of the nose.

Superior Labial Artery

  • Provides blood to the upper lip and the region surrounding the nose.

Superficial Temporal Artery

  • Supplies blood to the muscles located at the front, side, and top of the head.

Frontal Artery

  • Responsible for blood supply to the forehead and upper eyelid.

Parietal Artery

  • Supplies blood to the side and crown of the head.

Transverse Facial Artery

  • Supplies blood to the skin and the masseter muscle, contributing to facial function.

Middle Temporal Artery

  • Responsible for blood supply to the temples.

Anterior Auricular Artery

  • Supplies blood to the front portion of the ear.

Occipital Artery

  • Supplies blood to the scalp and muscles at the back of the head, extending to the crown.

Posterior Auricular Artery

  • Supplies blood to the scalp behind and above the ear.

Supraorbital Artery

  • Delivers blood to the upper eyelid and forehead regions.

Infraorbital Artery

  • Supplies blood to the muscles of the eye.

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