carotid

Examples

• All

• After years of debate, carotid endarterectomy is considered the standard procedure for extracranial occlusive disease.

  Academic text (2007)

• Consequently, persons with carotid artery plaques are at increased risk for myocardial infarction.

  Academic text (2012)

• It's usually caused by a blockage in the carotid artery... that supplies blood to the brain.

  Beau Jest (2008)

• Intraoperatively, the mass was found clearly posterior to the carotid sheath structures and medial to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

  Academic text (1995)

• The doctor examined the patient's carotid artery to assess blood flow.

• Monitoring the carotid arteries is essential for preventing strokes.

• The ultrasound revealed the condition of the carotid vessels in her neck.

Compounds

C

carotid artery

• Specialized

15 3.8

A large blood vessel in the neck that carries blood to the head and brain

C

common carotid

• Specialized

1 3.0

A large blood vessel on each side of the neck that carries blood to the head and neck

C

common carotid artery

• Specialized

1 3.3

A large blood vessel on each side of the neck that carries blood to the head and brain

E

external carotid

• Specialized

1 5.6

A blood vessel that carries blood to the face, tongue, and outer parts of the head

I

internal carotid artery

• Specialized

1 4.5

A large blood vessel that carries blood to the brain and eyes

C

carotid body

• Specialized

7.2

A small group of cells near the split of the neck artery that senses blood oxygen and helps control breathing

C

carotid plexus

• Specialized

8.6

A network of nerves around a main neck artery that helps control blood flow to the head and neck

E

external carotid artery

• Specialized

4.6

A blood vessel that carries blood from the neck to the face, tongue, and outer parts of the head

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology