Anatomical Variations of the Bifurcation Levels of the Common Carotid Artery and Superior Thyroid Artery.

Background: Variations in the carotid arterial system significantly impact atherosclerosis's clinical and surgical management, which predominantly occurs at arterial bifurcations.

Objectives: This study aimed at evaluating anatomical variations in the bifurcation levels of the common carotid artery (CCA) and the superior thyroid artery (STA), emphasizing clinical relevance.

Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study conducted in June 2021 using 32 embalmed cadavers of adult age from medical schools in Khartoum, Sudan.