Blood Supply To The Brain | Dr Janhavi Gandhi

Watch The Video Below For Detailed Explanation The brain receives blood from two sources: the internal carotid arteries, which arise at the point in the neck where the common carotid arteries bifurcate, and the vertebral arteries. The internal carotid arteries branch to form two major cerebral arteries, the anterior and middle cerebral arteries. The brain is only about 2% of the total body weight in humans, it receives 15-20% of the body's blood supply. The internal carotid artery supplies blood to the brain. The external carotid artery supplies blood to the face and neck.