The arterial system of the head and neck of the rhesus monkey with emphasis on the external carotid system This investigation was supported (in part) by USPHS research grant DE-00895 from the National Institute of Dental Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.

Abstract

The arterial plan of the head and neck of 64 immature rhesus monkeys ( Macaca mulatta ) was studied using four techniques — dissection, corrosion preparations, cleared specimens, and angiographs. In general, the arterial plan of this area in the monkey is similar to that of man. However, certain outstanding differences were noted. The origin, course, and distribution of all arteries is described as well as the vascular relations to pertinent structures.