(神经解剖学)anterior triangule of neck.ppt

* * Common carotid artery is located in carotid sheath. It runs anterior to transverse processes of lower cervical vertebrae to level of upper border of thyroid cartilage, where it bifurcates into internal external carotid arteries. Usually it has not other branch in its course. Accessory nerve Glossopharyngeal nerve Hypoglossal nerve Arteries of neck Common carotid artery(CCA) Internal carotid artery (ICA) External carotid artery(ECA) Subclavian artery common carotid artery Carotid sinusCarotid body 1 branch arises medially (ascending pharyngeal) 2 branches arise posteriorly (occip