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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.
Arteries. The arteries are major blood vessels connected to your heart. 1  The pulmonary artery carries blood pumped from the right side of the heart to the lungs to pick up a fresh supply of oxygen. 2  The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood pumped from the left side of the heart out to the body. The pulmonary valve is in the right side of the heart, between the right ventricle and the entrance to the pulmonary artery, which carries blood to the lungs. 2  The mitral (MI-trul) valve is in the left side of the heart, between the left atrium and the left ventricle.