Arteries of the Head & Neck

Diagram illustrating the blood supply to the superficial structures of the face, highlighting the maxillary artery before it enters the pterygopalatine fossa.

Overview of Arterial Supply

Anatomical illustration showing the aortic arch, brachiocephalic artery, and origins of the right and left common carotid and subclavian arteries.

Common Carotid Artery

An anatomical illustration of the lateral head and neck showing the external carotid artery and its major branches, including the superficial temporal, posterior auricular, occipital, ascending pharyngeal, maxillary, facial, lingual, and superior thyroid arteries, with the common carotid artery labeled.

External Carotid Artery & Branches

Illustration of the lateral neck showing the cervical course of the internal carotid artery, with the common and external carotid arteries labeled.

Internal Carotid Artery

Illustration of the vertebral arteries ascending through the cervical transverse foramina to join as the basilar artery, with the right subclavian artery shown at their origin.

Vertebral Artery

Anatomical illustration showing the course of the facial artery.

Arterial Supply to the Face

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