A person with trauma bleeds from a head wound. Where should the carotid artery be pressed to temporarily stop the bleeding?

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1. To the anterior tubercle on the transverse process of the C6 vertebra
2. To the spine in the upper portion of the neck
3. To the anterior tubercle on the transverse process of the C7 vertebra
4. To the anterior tubercle on the transverse process of the C4 vertebra
5. To the anterior tubercle on the transverse process of the C5 vertebra