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Arteries of the Head and Neck

Key Arteries

Arch of the Aorta

Brachiocephalic trunk (aka innominate artery) (on the right, only*)

Common carotid arteries, Subclavian arteries, Vertebral arteries
Carotid Bifurcations

Internal Carotid arteries (in parallel with continuations of vertebral arteries*, which lie posterior to the carotids)

Chemoreceptors

Carotid body

Lies at bifurcation of common carotid artery
Monitors blood oxygen levels

Carotid sinus

Dilation in internal carotid artery
Monitors blood pressure

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