Common Carotid Artery

VESSEL PATHWAY

The common carotid artery originates from either the brachiocephalic artery (if it is the right common carotid) or is a direct branch from the aorta (if it is the let carotid artery).

Aorta → Brachiocephalic artery (only on right side) → Common Carotid Artery

Important arteries of the neck (source)
Important arteries of the neck (source)
FUNCTION

The common carotid artery splits into both the internal carotid artery and external carotid artery (the supply blood to tissues within the cranium).

OTHER INFO
Page updated: 04.18.2016