ARTERIAL CIRCULATION OF THE HEAD AND NECK

AHN 8. Consideration of the carotid sheath (revised) and the external carotid artery (ECA) and its individual branches, the internal carotid artery (ICA) in the neck, the component parts of the vertebral artery, the basilar artery and the Circle of Willis  (anatomical and functional aspects). The significance of archetypal ECA anastomoses (maxillofacial and faciopharyngeal) are mentioned. The next podcast is on the venous anatomy of the head and neck (including the dural venous sinuses and emissary veins).