VASCULAR
TYPES OF ARTERIES
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Occipital artery
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Parietal artery
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Middle temporal artery
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Infraorbital artery
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Detailed explanation-1: -The occipital artery arises from the external carotid artery opposite the facial artery. Its path is below the posterior belly of digastric to the occipital region. This artery supplies blood to the back of the scalp and sternocleidomastoid muscles, and deep muscles in the back and neck.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anatomical variations In most cases, the occipital artery arises directly from the external carotid artery. However, in some cases, it can originate from internal carotid, thyrocervical trunk, inferior thyroid and vertebral arteries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your carotid arteries are blood vessels that supply blood to your brain, face and neck. You have two common carotid arteries, one on each side of your neck: Left common carotid artery. Right common carotid artery.