In human anatomy, the carotid sinus (or carotid bulb) is a dilated area superior to the bifurcation of the common carotid at the level of the superior border of thyroid cartilage. The carotid sinus is sensitive to pressure changes in the arterial blood at this level. ==Functions== The carotid sinus contains numerous baroreceptors which function as...
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Slight dilatation on the common carotid artery at its bifurcation containing nerve cells sensitive to blood pressure. Stimulation can cause slowing of the heart, vasodilatation and a fall in blood pressure.
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<anatomy> A slight dilation in the carotid artery at its bifurcation into the external and internal carotid arteries, it contains baroreceptors (pressure sensors) that when stimulated, will cause a reflex slowing of the heart, vasodilation and a fall in blood pressure. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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a dilatation of the proximal portion of the internal carotid or distal portion of the common carotid artery, containing in its wall pressoreceptors that are stimulated by changes in blood pressure. See also carotid sinus syndrome. Carotid sinus (sinus caroticus) and carotid arteries in a d...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a slight dilation of the common carotid artery at its bifurcation into external and internal carotids; it contains baroreceptors that, when stimulated, slow the heart, cause vasodilation, and lower blood pressure; innervated primarily by the glossopharyngeal nerve. Synonyms: sinus caroticus, carotid bulb &nb...
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(kua-rot;id) An expanded portion of the internal carotid artery located immediately above the point of branching from the external carotid artery. The carotid sinus contains baroreceptors that monitor blood pressure.
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