Term Name:	external carotid artery
Synonyms:	arteria carotis externa, external carotid
Definition:	A terminal branch of the left or right common carotid artery which supplies oxygenated blood to to the throat, neck glands, tongue, face, mouth, ear, scalp and dura mater of the meninges[MP]
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001070]