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Neck vessels

CT/MR of neck vessels

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Where does the RT common carotid artery originate from? The RT brachiocephalic artery
Where does the RT brachiocephalic artery originate from? aortic arch
Where does the LT common carotid artery originate from? aortic arch
Where does the RT subclavian carotid artery originate from? the RT brachiocephalic artery
Where does the vertebral arteries originate from? the subclavian arteries
Where does the LT subclavian artery originate from? aortic arch
Where does the RT & LT internal carotid arteries supply blood to? the anterior circulation of the brain
Where does the vertebral arteries supply blood to? the vertebral artery gives blood to the basilar artery, which then supplies blood to the posterior circulation of the brain through the posterior cerebral arteries
At what level does the common carotid artery bifurcate into the internal and external carotid arteries? C3-C4 (around the level of the thyroid cartilage)
In what structure does the vertebral arteries ascend into the head through? the transverse foramina of c6-c1
What vessel drains blood from the brain? Internal jugular veins
What two vessels unite to make the Superior Vena Cava? RT & LT brachiocephalic veins
What two vessels unit to form the brachiocephalic vein? Internal jugular and subclavian vein
Which of the jugular veins are larger? The RT internal jugular vein is larger as it is considered a continuation of the sigmoid sinus from the head
What vein drains blood from the superficial head? External jugular veins
The external jugular vein can be found near this muscle? Sternocleidomastoid muscle
What vessel drains the cervical, spinal cord and posterior surface of the skull? Vertebral veins
In what structure does the vertebral veins descend from the head through? transverse foramina of the cervical spine
What type of coil is used to complete an MRA of the neck vessels? dedicated neck or MRA coil
What is the pathology where blood penetrates through a tear in the inner coat of a vessel? dissection
What is the most common site for a dissection in the internal carotid arteries? Right after the bifurcation
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