answersLogoWhite

0

What does the term carotid mean?

User Avatar

Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Main artery in neck

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the term that describes the location of the bifurcation of the carotid artery in the neck?

Carotid body


What is the term for pulse point in the neck?

That's the carotid pulse.


What does widely patent carotid artery mean?

There are two carotid arteries that carry blood from the heart to the brain. A widely patent carotid artery is one that open, unobstructed and that allows the free passage of blood through the artery.


What does the medical abbreviation RIC mean?

RIC stands for right internal carotid.


Which artery is felt when taking the pulse rate at the neck?

The Carotid pulse is found in the neck. The Radial pulse is found in the wrist.


What is the medical term meaning hardening of the arteries in the neck?

Carotid arteriosclerosis is hardening of the main arteries in the neck.


Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?

the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain


What is carotid vein?

The carotid vein is not a standard anatomical term; it may be a mix-up with the carotid artery. The carotid arteries are major blood vessels in the neck responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the brain, neck, and face. In contrast, the jugular veins, which are located in the neck, are responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the brain and face back to the heart. If you meant a specific structure, please clarify.


What is the artery in the heart taking blood to the neck called?

the juggular vain


What is the opening for the carotid artery?

carotid foramen


What artery is associated with the carotid sinus?

carotid


What is a carotid ultrasound used for?

A carotid ultrasound examines the structure of the carotid arteries. A carotid ultrasound is used to test for blocked carotid arteries which could result in a stroke.