Either of the two principal arteries on both sides of the neck that supply blood to the head and neck; each divides into two branches, the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery.
Arteries, Carotid,Artery, Carotid,Carotid Artery
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368
Aged
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available.
Elderly
D001166
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical
Surgical shunt allowing direct passage of blood from an artery to a vein. (From Dorland, 28th ed)