Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Nov 20th, 2024

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The left common carotid artery is the artery that provides oxygen-rich blood to the left side of the neck and the head. Within the neck, the left common carotid artery extends out into the left external carotid artery and the left internal carotid artery.

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