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Where does the maxillary artery originate from?
Where does the maxillary artery originate from?
Which part of the maxillary artery runs between the neck of the mandible and the sphenomandibular ligament?
Which part of the maxillary artery runs between the neck of the mandible and the sphenomandibular ligament?
Through which fissure does the third (pterygopalatine) part of the maxillary artery pass?
Through which fissure does the third (pterygopalatine) part of the maxillary artery pass?
In which direction does the second (pterygoid) part of the maxillary artery run?
In which direction does the second (pterygoid) part of the maxillary artery run?
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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.
