Carotid Artery Carotid arteries are the general name of the veins known as the carotid artery located on both sides of our neck area. The jugular vein, that is, the carotid arteries, are the main sources of brain nutrition. The right and left carotid arteries run on the sides of the neck and enter the skull at the back and divide into branches. Atherosclerotic occlusions may occur at the common carotid artery junction and reduce brain flow,...