The carotid arteries are the main source of blood supply to the head and neck. They also provide the main blood supply for the brain. The common carotid arteries travel on both sides of the neck. These arteries will divide into the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery. The internal carotid artery supplies blood to the brain and the external carotid artery supplies blood to the face.
ID# :cvml_0276i
© 2007 Medmovie.com. All rights reserved. Medmovie.com creates and licenses
medical illustrations and animations for educational use. Our goal is to increase
your understanding of medical terminology and help communication between patients,
caregiver and healthcare professionals. The content in the Media Library is for your
information and education purposes only. The Media Library is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for specific medical conditions.