carotid body
small cluster of chemoreceptors and supporting cells located near the fork (bifurcation) of the carotid artery (which runs along both sides of the throat).
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carotid body
Summary
carotid body is a chiral organ type[1]. It draws 40 Wikipedia views per month (chiral_organ_type category, ranking #3 of 4).[2]
Key Facts
- carotid body's instance of is recorded as chiral organ type[3].
- carotid body's instance of is recorded as class of anatomical entity[4].
- carotid body is a type of homogeneous organ[5].
- carotid body is a type of particular anatomical entity[6].
- carotid body's anatomical location is recorded as carotid artery[7].
- carotid body's described by source is recorded as Gray's Anatomy (20th edition)[8].
- carotid body's connects with is recorded as glossopharyngeal nerve[9].
- carotid body's connects with is recorded as vagus nerve[10].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include chiral organ type[3] and class of anatomical entity[4]. Recorded subclass of include homogeneous organ[5] and particular anatomical entity[6].
Why It Matters
carotid body draws 40 Wikipedia views per month (chiral_organ_type category, ranking #3 of 4).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]