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The superficial temporal artery supplies most of the head external to the skull. It is a branch of the external carotid artery and itself branches to send blood to the face, forehead and scalp. The other terminal branch of the external carotid, the maxillary artery supplies the deep tissues of the face. The scalp in the back of the head (the occipital area) is supplied by the occipital artery, which is also a branch of the external carotid (but not one of the terminal branches).
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What is the major artery that supplies the gallbladder?
cystic artery
What artery supplies blood to the head and neck?
The left and right common carotid arteries branch off the arch of the aorta. They travel up through the neck and at the level of C4 divide into external and internal carotid arteries. The internal travels more deeply and ultimately the blood it carries supplies areas of the brain, the external is more superficial and is largely responsible for supplying areas of the neck and face.
The major artery which supplies most blood in the body?
the aorta because it is the one that actually takes the blood away from the heart
What is the largest branch of the internal carotid artery?
External Carotid Artery,which is a branch of Brachiocephalic Artery give 8 major branches 1,Superior Thyroid Artery 2,Ascending Pharyngeal Artery 3,Lingual Artery 4,Facial Artery 5,Occipital Artery 6,Posterior Auricular Artery 7,Maxillary Artery 8,Superficial Temporal Artery Superficial Temporal Artery is the last branch and it ends by anastomosing withSupraorbital branch of Internal carotid artery
What are the major branches of the coronary arteries and heart region served?
The left coronary artery branches into the anterior interventricular artery which supplies blood to the interventricular septum and anterior walls of both ventricles and the circumflex artery which supplies the left atrium and the posterior walls of the left ventricle. The right coronary artery branches into the right marginal artery which serves the myocardium of the lateral right side of the heart and the posterior interventricular artery which supplies the posterior ventricular walls.Reference: Marieb, Elain N. (2013).Human Anatomy & Physiology. 9th ed. United States: Pearsons Education, Inc.. p669-670.
Major artery serving the tissues external to the skull?
The external carotid artery.
What is the major artery serving the tissues external to the skull?
external carotid
Major artery serving the tissues external the skull?
External Carotiod
What is the major artery that supplies the gallbladder?
cystic artery
Major artery of the skull?
External carotid artery
What major artery supplies blood to most of the body?
The heart of course.
What artery supplies a major part of the large intestine and rectum?
inferior mesenteric
How does the carotid artery work?
The carotid artery is a major branch closely derived from the aorta; this artery provides the main blood supply to the tissues of the head, including the brain.
What is the major artery that supplies blood to the lower part of the leg the calf?
It is called the femoral artery that branches out into 2 tibial arteries and one peroneal artery.
Major artery that supplies the heart to the lungs?
The artery that sends blood from the heart to the lungs is called the pulmonary artery. The pulmonary vein delivers blood back to the heart.
What artery supplies blood to the head and neck?
The left and right common carotid arteries branch off the arch of the aorta. They travel up through the neck and at the level of C4 divide into external and internal carotid arteries. The internal travels more deeply and ultimately the blood it carries supplies areas of the brain, the external is more superficial and is largely responsible for supplying areas of the neck and face.
What is the major blood vessel that is formed posterior to the submaxillary gland as a result of the union of smaller vessels?
A major blood vessel that is formed just posterior to the submaxillary gland as a result of the union of smaller vessels is external maxillary gland is the submental branch of the Facial artery (off of the External Carotid artery)
