Where the common carotid arteries are, in 3D
The common carotid arteries are the arteries supplying the head and neck, running up each side of the neck. The right one branches from the brachiocephalic trunk and the left straight from the aortic arch; each divides into the internal and external carotid arteries at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system do the common carotid arteries belong to?
The common carotid arteries belong to the cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and the blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries.
What else can you see alongside the common carotid arteries?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the heart also shows the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle, tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, mitral valve, aortic valve, aorta, pulmonary trunk, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, brachiocephalic trunk, brachiocephalic veins and subclavian arteries.
Where is the heart?
The heart is a muscular organ in the middle of the chest, slightly to the left, between the lungs.
Other parts of the heart
- Right atrium
- Right ventricle
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- Tricuspid valve
- Pulmonary valve
- Mitral valve
- Aortic valve
- Aorta
- Pulmonary trunk
- Superior vena cava
- Inferior vena cava
- Brachiocephalic trunk
- Brachiocephalic veins
- Subclavian arteries
Wider view
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