common carotid artery

Introduction

A major artery in the neck that supplies blood to the head & brain. The right common carotid artery originates from brachiocephalic artery; the left common carotid artery originates from the arch of the aorta.

More general terms

• artery

More specific terms

• left common carotid artery
• right common carotid artery

Additional terms

• carotid artery stenosis

Components

• carotid bifurcation