Term Name: common carotid artery plus branches
Synonyms: a. carotis communis, carotid artery system
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].
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001530]

Relationships
develops from: pharyngeal arch artery
develops into: external carotid artery
has parts: carotid body external carotid artery future internal carotid artery internal carotid artery trunk of common carotid artery
is a type of: structure with developmental contribution from neural crest systemic artery
has subtype: carotid sinus left common carotid artery plus branches right common carotid artery plus branches