Common Carotid Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the Common Carotid divide?
A
Divide at level of THYROID CARTILAGE into INTERNAL and EXTERNAL CAROTID arteries
2
Q
What does the Common Carotid supply?
A
Supply most of the blood to the head and neck region
3
Q
What is important about this bifurcation?
A
Baroreceptors
4
Q
What does the Baroreceptors do?
A
In the common carotid the baroreceptors regulate blood pressure
5
Q
What is the innervation for the Baroreceptors?
A
Cranial Nerve IX
