1Department of Anatomy, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Melmaruvathur, TN.
2Department of Forensic Medicine, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Melmaruvathur, TN.
*Corresponding Author: E-mail: aravindhankishore@yahoo.in
During routine dissection in Anatomy department, a variation in the branching level of common carotid artery was noted. The common carotid artery has divided into internal and external carotid arteries above the level of hyoid bone, which is much higher than the normal site. This rare case is presented and discussed herewith having potential medicolegal implication.
Common carotid artery, external carotid artery, internal carotid artery, thyroid cartilage, hyoid bone
