The third in a series paired arterial connections between the dorsal and ventral aortae. Aortic arch 3 lies within the 3rd branchial arch and branches directly from the ventral aorta to the lateral dorsal aorta, and are retained as the branchial arteries providing circulation through the gills in the adult.[AAO], The third aortic arch constitutes the commencement of the internal carotid artery, and is therefore named the carotid arch[WP][Wikipedia:Aortic_arches#Arch_3]., Aortic arches 3 and 4 are not remodeled but are retained largely intact as the branchial arteries providing circulation through the gills. These areches are direct branches from the ventral aorta to the lateral dorsal aorta. Isogai et al. 2001.[TAO]

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3rd pharyngeal arch artery, 3rd branchial arch artery, 3rd aortic arch artery

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