arteria carotis

[Jason Yan]

either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta

[MiguelANymn]

The arteria carotis, also known as the carotid artery, is one of the major arteries in the human body that supplies blood to the head and neck. It originates from the aorta in the chest, branches up through the side of the neck, and further divides into two main sections - the internal carotid artery, supplying blood to the brain, and the external carotid artery, supplying blood to the face and scalp. Its an essential part of the vascular system due to its role in delivering oxygenated blood to the brain.