There are four carotid arteries, two on each side of the neck:
right and left internal carotid arteries, and right and left
external carotid arteries. The carotid arteries deliver oxygen-rich
blood from the heart to the head and brain.
Review Date: 01/26/2011
Reviewed By: Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery,
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided
by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
