Common carotid artery plus branches
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
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Common carotid artery plus branches
Definition
A bilaterally paired branched artery that originates from the aortic arches and divides into and includes as parts the internal and external carotid arteries[cjm].
Also known as carotid artery system, common carotid artery, trunk of common carotid tree — per UBERON
The Common carotid artery plus branches is a part of the Cardiovascular.