Maxillary Artery Anatomy
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Maxillary Artery Anatomy

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Where does the maxillary artery originate from?

  • Internal carotid artery
  • Common carotid artery
  • External carotid artery (correct)
  • Facial artery
  • Which part of the maxillary artery runs between the neck of the mandible and the sphenomandibular ligament?

  • First (mandibular) part (correct)
  • Second (pterygoid) part
  • Third (pterygopalatine) part
  • None of the above
  • Through which fissure does the third (pterygopalatine) part of the maxillary artery pass?

  • Sphenopalatine foramen
  • Foramen magnum
  • Infraorbital fissure
  • Pterygomaxillary fissure (correct)
  • In which direction does the second (pterygoid) part of the maxillary artery run?

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    Study Notes

    Maxillary Artery Origin and Path

    • The maxillary artery originates from the external carotid artery.

    First Part (Mandibular)

    • The first part of the maxillary artery runs between the neck of the mandible and the sphenomandibular ligament.

    Third Part (Pterygopalatine)

    • The third part of the maxillary artery passes through the pterygomaxillary fissure.

    Second Part (Pterygoid)

    • The second part of the maxillary artery runs anteriorly, then inferiorly, and finally anteriorly again, forming an "S" shape or "inverted Z" shape.

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    Test your knowledge of the anatomy and course of the maxillary artery, the larger of the 2 terminal branches of the external carotid artery. Learn about its divisions and relations in this quiz.

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