EP.WE.78Variation in the Branching Pattern of the Anterior Branches of the External Carotid Artery

Abstract Aims The external carotid artery (ECA) shows a variable branching pattern of its stemming vessels. aim this study is to investigate the origin three primary anterior branches (ECA): superior thyroid (STA), lingual (LA), and facial arteries (FA). Methods was studied on 15 Thiel embalmed cadavers Scottish population (7 males 8 females). triangle dissected bilaterally in order uncover common (CCA), internal (ICA) (ECA). Moreover, sites main ECA (STA, LA FA) were assessed relation bifurcation (CB) with regard sex side. Results STA found arise more frequently from (60%) than CCA (40%). Regarding assessment patterns artery, specimens where STA, FA emerged as individual 90% cases. distances vessel site CB be (8.11 ± 2.77), (19.38 8.85) (27.95 10.15), for LA, respectively. Conclusions In-depth knowledge great importance. current findings have confirmed that highly variable. Therefore, considering some radiological imaging before conducting any invasive procedure neck region could vital prevent iatrogenic injuries.