Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

common carotid artery

American  

noun

Anatomy.
  1. the part of a carotid artery between its origin and its point of division into branches.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Following 90 min of MCAO, the filament was retracted, and the common carotid artery ligation was released to allow maximal reperfusion.

From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014

The common carotid artery divides into internal and external carotid arteries.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The right common carotid artery arises from the brachiocephalic artery and the left common carotid artery arises directly from the aortic arch.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The brachiocephalic artery branches into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

It is a conspicuous white nerve, and runs down the neck by the side of the common carotid artery.

From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)