MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The carotid arteries originate posterior to the sternoclavicular joints and in the neck, they are contained within the carotid sheath posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The carotid arteries are major blood vessels that provide your brain’s blood supply. You have two carotid arteries, one on either side of your neck.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carotidynia is a pain that you feel in your neck or face. It is linked with physical changes that can happen in a carotid artery in your neck. Your neck may feel tender in the area of the artery. The pain often goes up the neck to the jaw, ear, or forehead.

Detailed explanation-5: -To check your pulse over your carotid artery, place your index and middle fingers on your neck to the side of your windpipe. When you feel your pulse, look at your watch and count the number of beats in 15 seconds. Multiply this number by 4 to get your heart rate per minute.