noun
external carotid artery
Anatomical term; one of the two main branches of the common carotid artery, supplying blood to the face and neck.
See also: 内頸動脈
外頸動脈は顔面や頭皮に血液を送る。
The external carotid artery supplies blood to the face and scalp.
外頸動脈の分枝には顔面動脈や浅側頭動脈がある。
Branches of the external carotid artery include the facial artery and the superficial temporal artery.