Common Carotid Flashcards

1
Q

Where does the Common Carotid divide?

A

Divide at level of THYROID CARTILAGE into INTERNAL and EXTERNAL CAROTID arteries

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What does the Common Carotid supply?

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Supply most of the blood to the head and neck region

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3
Q

What is important about this bifurcation?

A

Baroreceptors

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4
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What does the Baroreceptors do?

A

In the common carotid the baroreceptors regulate blood pressure

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5
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What is the innervation for the Baroreceptors?

A

Cranial Nerve IX

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