The level of branching of common carotid artery_______________?
Correct answer: A. Upper border of thyroid cartilage
- A. Upper border of thyroid cartilage
- B. Lower borer of cricoid
- C. Upper border of cricoid
- D. Hyoid
Explanation
The common carotid artery usually bifurcates at the upper border of the thyroid cartilage, approximately at the C3-C4 level. This landmark distinguishes it from the cricoid cartilage, which lies lower in the neck.
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