Human Anatomy: Carotid Arteries Overview

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What is the main source of blood supply to the head, face, and neck?

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

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?

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

What does the Inferior Labial Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Angular Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Superior Labial Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Superficial Temporal Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Parietal Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Transverse Facial Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Middle Temporal Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Anterior Auricular Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Occipital Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Posterior Auricular Artery supply blood to?

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

What does the Supraorbital Artery supply blood to?

<p>the upper eyelids 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

Main blood supply to the head, face, and neck.

Internal Carotid Artery

Supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and parts of the face.

External Carotid Artery

Supplies blood to the scalp, face, and neck.

Facial Artery (External Maxillary Artery)

Supplies blood to the face.

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Submental Artery

Supplies blood to the chin and lower lip.

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Inferior Labial Artery

Supplies blood to the lower lip.

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Angular Artery

Supplies blood to the side of the nose.

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Superior Labial Artery

Supplies blood to the upper lip and nose region.

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Superficial Temporal Artery

Supplies blood to the front, side, and top of the head.

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Frontal Artery

Supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids.

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Parietal Artery

Supplies blood to the side and crown of the head.

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Transverse Facial Artery

Supplies blood to the skin and masseter muscle.

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Middle Temporal Artery

Supplies blood to the temples.

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Anterior Auricular Artery

Supplies blood to the front part of the ear.

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Occipital Artery

Supplies blood to the back of the head.

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Posterior Auricular Artery

Supplies blood to the area behind and above the ear.

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Supraorbital Artery

Supplies blood to the upper eyelids and forehead.

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Infraorbital Artery

Supplies blood to muscles of the eye.

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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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