carotid artery

Synonyms:
  • arteria carotis communis
  • carotid
German: Karotis
Japanese: 頸動脈

Anatomy. Either of the two major arteries on both sides of the neck that supply blood to the head and neck. Each divides into two branches, the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery.

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