Just Anterior to the Sternocleidomastoid About Midway Along Its Length

Question

Just anterior to the sternocleidomastoid about midway along its length you can palpate this artery.
A) external carotid
B) facial
C) mandibular
D) maxillary

Accepted Answer

The external carotid artery can be palpated just anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle about midway along its length, as it ascends the side of the head to supply the external parts of the head, excluding the orbits.