Introduction: The prime source of vascularization to the head and neck region is through the
carotid arteries. The terminal branches of common carotid arteries, such as external carotid …

Introduction External carotid artery has eight named branches distributing to head and neck.
The rich vascularity of most parts of head and neck (except brain and eye) is mainly …

Background: Understanding the morphological differences in the branching pattern of
carotid vessels has played a significant role in successful surgical operations around the …

BACKGROUND External carotid arteries account for a major share of arterial supply of head
and neck regions. As variations are frequently observed in the branching pattern of external …

The external carotid artery (ECA) is the main artery of the head and the neck region. Carotid
bifurcation (CB), which is one of the place where the atherosclerotic plaques are most …

Abstract The External Carotid Artery supplies mostly the scalp, neck and face regions of the
body. A detailed knowledge of blood vessels and nerves in this head, neck and face regions …

Abstract Knowledge of variations in branching of external carotid artery is important to
minimise inadvertent injury and confusion in identification during neck and craniofacial …

The vascular supply to the head and neck is chiefly derived from the carotid system of
arteries. Numerous variations have been reported regarding the level of origin of the …

The external carotid artery originates branches to face structures. The superior thyroid,
lingual and facial arteries are originated from this vessel as artery trunks or separately. The …

Background The common carotid bifurcation level is an important surgical landmark during
head and neck surgery, especially endarterectomy, that could be omitted in patients with …