The common carotid artery is considered one of the most important arteries in the human anatomy, as it supplies oxygenated blood to the brain...
The human anatomy is one of the most complex and intricate structures, and the common carotid artery is a part of it. This is one of the arteries that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain and neck. The common carotid artery is a paired structure which divides into two parts, one known as the external carotid artery and the other is known as the internal carotid artery. Both the internal and external carotid arteries run upward in the neck. These two are the main supply lines of oxygenated blood to the neck and the brain and if anything goes wrong with this artery it is considered to be a serious problem. There are some risks to the common carotid artery bifurcation, there is a possibility of blockage due to plaque build up or due to blood clots. This condition is known as carotid artery stenosis. The symptoms of problem in the carotid artery are very subtle and only medical diagnostics can reveal any problem.
