Which of the Following Accurately Describe the Common Carotid Artery

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describe the common carotid artery (Select all that apply. ) ?

A) The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath.
B) The common carotid runs with the vagus nerve and the internal jugular vein.
C) The common carotid lies lateral to the sternothyroid muscle.
D) At about the level of the thyroid the common carotid artery divides.
E) The common carotid artery divides into the external carotid and the internal carotid.