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The carotid arteries supply blood to the head and neck.  In humans, the right common carotid branches from the brachiocephalic artery and the left common carotid branches directly from the arch of the aorta.   On the cat, as shown in the photograph, both common carotids branch from the …

The abdominal aorta is the largest artery of the abdominal cavity.  The aorta originates at the heart, forms and arch and then continues as the descending aorta.    Above the diaphragm, it is called the thoracic aorta; below the diaphragm, it is called the abdominal aorta.  There are …