What is this?
The 'Arteries of the Head' model shows the special tubes that carry fresh, oxygen-rich blood from your heart all the way up to your brain and face. Think of them like super-highways for blood, making sure your brain has all the fuel it needs to think, learn, and play!
Key Parts to Explore
Common Carotid Artery
This is a big artery in your neck that splits into two smaller ones.
Internal Carotid Artery
This tube carries blood deep inside your head to give oxygen to your brain.
External Carotid Artery
This tube brings blood to your face, scalp, and the outside parts of your head.
Vertebral Artery
These arteries travel up through your neck bones to also supply blood to your brain.
Did You Know?
Did you know your brain, which is only about 2% of your body's weight, uses a huge 20% of all the oxygen your body takes in, all thanks to these special arteries!
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