ARTERIAL SUPPLY OF HEAD & NECK – Quick Concise Revision Notes

TOPIC: Arterial supply of the Head and Neck

🔎 INTRODUCTION

• The head and neck receive rich arterial blood supply from branches of the common carotid arteries and subclavian arteries.

• Major arteries:

  • Common carotid artery (right from brachiocephalic trunk, left from aortic arch)

  • Subclavian artery (both sides)