Questions and Answers
What is the main source of blood supply to the head, face, and neck?
What does the Internal Carotid Artery supply blood to?
the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear
What areas does the External Carotid Artery supply blood to?
the anterior parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck, and side of the head
What is another name for the Facial Artery?
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What does the Submental Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Inferior Labial Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Angular Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Superior Labial Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Superficial Temporal Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Frontal Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Parietal Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Transverse Facial Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Middle Temporal Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Anterior Auricular Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Occipital Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Posterior Auricular Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Supraorbital Artery supply blood to?
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What does the Infraorbital Artery supply blood to?
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Study Notes
Common Carotid Arteries
- Main blood supply to head, face, and neck.
- Located on both sides of the neck.
- Each artery divides into an internal and external branch.
Internal Carotid Artery
- Delivers blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear.
External Carotid Artery
- Supplies blood to the anterior parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck, and sides of the head.
Facial Artery
- Known as external maxillary artery.
- Provides blood to the lower area of the face, mouth, and nose.
Submental Artery
- Supplies blood to the chin and lower lip.
Inferior Labial Artery
- Responsible for blood flow to the lower lip.
Angular Artery
- Supplies blood to the side of the nose.
Superior Labial Artery
- Delivers blood to the upper lip and surrounding nasal region.
Superficial Temporal Artery
- Continuation of the external carotid artery.
- Supplies blood to muscles in the front, side, and top of the head.
Frontal Artery
- Provides blood to the forehead and upper eyelids.
Parietal Artery
- Supplies blood to the side and crown of the head.
Transverse Facial Artery
- Responsible for blood supply to the skin and masseter muscle.
Middle Temporal Artery
- Supplies blood specifically to the temples.
Anterior Auricular Artery
- Supplies blood to the front part of the ear.
Occipital Artery
- Provides blood to the skin and muscles of the scalp and back of the head up to the crown.
Posterior Auricular Artery
- Supplies the scalp and skin behind and above the ear.
Supraorbital Artery
- Delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead.
Infraorbital Artery
- Supplies blood to the muscles of the eye.
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Test your knowledge on the common carotid arteries and their branches. This quiz covers the major blood supplies, including the internal and external carotid arteries, and specific arteries that serve the face and scalp. Enhance your understanding of vascular anatomy related to the head and neck.
