carotid artery

Introduction

A term referring to one of the following arteries supplying the head:

• common carotid artery
• internal carotid artery
• external carotid artery

More specific terms

• common carotid artery
• external carotid artery
• internal carotid artery (ICA)

Additional terms

• carotid artery dissection
• carotid artery stenosis
• carotid bruit
• carotid endarterectomy (CEA)