Anatomy

Question 1

Branches of External Carotid Artery

Answer 1

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Superior thyroid
Ascending pharyngeal
Lingual
Facial
Occipital
Posterior Auricular
Superficial temporal
Maxillary

Question 2

Describe the anatomy of carotid arteries

Answer 2

LCCA branch of aortic arch
RCCA branch of brachiocephalic trunk
Travel superior lateral to oesophagus & trachea. Inside carotid sheath (with internal jugular v. and vagus n.)
Bifurcates at C4 (superior margin of thyroid cartilage).