Veins art Flashcards
External carotid artery
The external carotid artery is one of the two main divisions of the common carotid artery and supplies the external structures of the head and face
Innominate Artery
The brachiocephalic artery, brachiocephalic trunk, or more commonly referred to clinically as the innominate artery, is one of the three great vessels of the aortic arch that supplies blood to the head, neck and upper extremities.
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Innominate Artery
Common Carotid Artery
The Common Carotid artery is a large elastic artery which provides the main blood supply to the head and neck. The carotid arteries are the primary vessels supplying blood to the brain and face.
Occipital artery
The occipital artery supplies several muscles of the posterior neck along with trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and occipitofrontalis muscles.
Facial artery
Muscles of the facial expressions & mouth
Superficial Temporal artery
Frontal, parietal and temporal areas of scalp