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External carotid artery
The carotid arteries (paired) supply the head and neck with oxygen rich blood.
The vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins. Those that supply the body with blood from the heart are called arteries.Examples are the jugular veins that return blood from the head, and the carotid arteries that supply blood to the head.
They supply the brain (and structures of the head, as well) with oxygenated blood.
Provide blood supply to the head and neck
the carotid arteries
Yes, blood flows to the head to supply it with oxygen and nutrients essential for proper brain function and other head structures to maintain overall health and functioning. The blood is transported through a network of blood vessels, including arteries and veins, that ensure a steady supply of blood to the head region.
Medial Femoral Circumflex... Without this artery blood supply to the head of the femur is cut off and the head of the femur will die
The blood from the face and scalp is drained by the external jugular vein. This vein is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the head, face, and neck areas.
It supply blood to organs External to the skull.
The area of the head and skull with the greatest concentration of vessels is the scalp. The scalp is highly vascularized to supply blood to the hair follicles and the skin of the head. This rich blood supply helps nourish the hair and provide a protective barrier for the skull.
Veins take blood to the heart, arteries take blood away from the heart.The vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins. Those that supply the body with blood from the heart are called arteries.Examples are the jugular veins that return blood from the head, and the carotid arteries that supply blood to the head.