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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Cervical artery&#039;&#039;&#039; is a significant artery in the neck region of the human body. It is a branch of the [[subclavian artery]] and is responsible for supplying blood to various structures in the neck, including the [[thyroid gland]], [[pharynx]], and [[larynx]].<br /> <br /> == Anatomy ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Gray514.png|thumb|right|200px|The cervical artery and its branches.]]<br /> The cervical artery originates from the subclavian artery. It ascends in the neck and gives off several branches, including the [[inferior thyroid artery]], [[ascending cervical artery]], and [[pharyngeal artery]]. These branches supply blood to various structures in the neck.<br /> <br /> == Clinical significance ==<br /> <br /> Due to its location and the vital structures it supplies, the cervical artery can be involved in various medical conditions. These include [[carotid artery stenosis]], [[carotid artery dissection]], and [[thyroid disorders]].<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Carotid artery]]<br /> * [[Subclavian artery]]<br /> * [[Thyroid gland]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Arteries of the head and neck]]<br /> {{anatomy-stub}}</div>

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