what are the major arteries and veins that deliver and drain blood to and from the head and neck.
The carotid arteries are major blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face. There are two carotid arteries, one on the right and one on the left. In the neck, each carotid artery branches into two divisions: The internal carotid artery supplies blood to the brain.
Key Points. 1  Major veins of the thorax include the superior and inferior vena cava. 2  The superior vena cava is formed by the left and right brachiocephalic veins, which receive blood from the upper limbs, head and neck. 3  The inferior vena cava returns blood from the abdomen and lower limbs.