Circulation of the head and neck

Question 1

Name the main blood vessels of the heart

Answer 1

Common Carotid Arteries (internal and external)
Vertebral Arteries
Basilar Arteries

Question 2

Describe the Common Carotid Arteries

Answer 2

The Common Carotid Arteries are located on either side of the neck. They supply blood to the head, face and neck . They split into Internal Carotid Arteries and External Carotid Arteries

Question 3

Describe the function of Internal Carotid Arteries

Answer 3

Supplies blood to the brain, eyes and forehead

Question 4

Describe the function of External Carotid Arteries

Answer 4

They branch into smaller arteries and supply blood to the skin and muscles of the head

Question 5

Describe the function of the Vertebral Arteries

Answer 5

They are located at the root of the neck and go up to the cranium where they join to from the Basilar Artery

Question 6

Describe the function of the Basilar Artery

Answer 6

Supplier blood to the cerebellum, pons and inner ear.

Divides into the posterior cerebral artery which supplies the inferior parts of the temporal lobes