anterior cervical artery
The term “anterior cervical artery” isn’t a common anatomical designation. However, I can provide information about arteries in the anterior cervical region.
In the anterior cervical region, there are several arteries that play significant roles in supplying blood to the structures in the neck and surrounding areas. These arteries include:
- Common Carotid Arteries: The common carotid arteries are major arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the head and neck. They arise from the brachiocephalic trunk on the right side and directly from the aortic arch on the left side. Each common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries.
- External Carotid Artery: The external carotid artery supplies blood to structures outside the skull, including the face, scalp, and neck. It gives rise to numerous branches, including the superior thyroid artery, lingual artery, facial artery, occipital artery, and others.
- Internal Carotid Artery: The internal carotid artery supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and other structures within the skull. It does not typically have branches within the neck region, as it ascends directly into the skull through the carotid canal.
- Thyrocervical Trunk: The thyrocervical trunk is a branch of the subclavian artery that gives rise to several arteries supplying the thyroid gland, as well as muscles and structures in the neck. Its branches include the inferior thyroid artery, ascending cervical artery, and transverse cervical artery.
These arteries, along with their branches, form an intricate network of blood vessels that ensure adequate perfusion to the anterior cervical region, including the muscles, glands, and other structures in the neck.