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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Major Branches of the External and Internal Carotid Arteries

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Carotid arteries can be defined as the type of arteries that are present in the neck. There are present on both left and right side of the neck. They supply the blood to the face, brain, and neck. The branches of the internal carotid artery are the anterior choroidal artery, ophthalmic artery, anterior cerebral artery, middle cerebral artery, and posterior communicating artery. The branches of the external carotid artery are the superior thyroid artery, lingual artery, facial artery, occipital artery, ascending pharyngeal artery, maxillary artery, and superficial temporal artery.