HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

What are the two main arteries located in the neck called?

1. Coronary arteries

2. Subclavian arteries

3. Carotid arteries

4. Brachial arteries

The correct answer is: Carotid arteries

The two main arteries located in the neck are called the carotid arteries. These arteries play a crucial role in supplying blood to the head and neck. There are two carotid arteries on either side of the neck: the right and left common carotid arteries. Each common carotid artery branches into the internal carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain, and the external carotid artery, which supplies blood to the face and neck. The other options represent different major arteries: coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle, subclavian arteries serve the arms and parts of the thorax, and brachial arteries primarily supply the arms. Understanding these arteries and their functions is essential in the field of dentistry, as they are critical for circulatory health and can impact dental procedures.