Major Blood Vessels of Head, Neck & Face

Maj Rishi PokhrelAnatomy

NAIHS

Arteries

Veins

Arch of Aorta

Arch

of

Aorta

It is the largest artery in the body. Originates from the left ventricle. It is divided into 4 parts. It carries oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

Subclavian Artery

• First part– Vertebral – Internal thoracic– Thyrocervial trunk

• Inf thyroid• Suprascapular• Transverse cervical

• Second part– Costocervical trunk

• Superior intercostal• Deep cervical

• Third part– Dorsal scapular

Subclavian artery

Vertebral artery

Common carotid artery

Internal carotid artery

External Carotid Artery

Maxillary Artery

Circle of Willis

Internal Jugular vein

External Jugular Vein

Dural Venous Sinuses

Assignment

• Anastomosis between Internal & external carotid arteries?

• Communications between intracranial & Extracranial veins of head? Their clinical importance?