8 Questions
Which structure is primarily supplied by the (Retro)mandibular part of the maxillary artery?
Mandibular teeth and gums
Where does the maxillary artery arise from?
Posterior to the neck of the mandible
Which muscle group is supplied by branches of the Pterygoid part of the maxillary artery?
Muscles of mastication and buccinator
Which part of the maxillary artery supplies the maxillary teeth and gums, orbital floor, nose, and paranasal sinuses?
Pterygopalatine part
Which foramen does the (Retro)mandibular part of the maxillary artery enter to supply the dura, mandibular teeth and gums, ear, and chin?
Foramen ovale
Which structure is primarily supplied by the Pterygoid part of the maxillary artery?
Masseter muscle
What does the Pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery supply as it enters foramina?
Lacrimal gland and conjunctiva
Which part of the maxillary artery supplies the orbital floor, nose, and paranasal sinuses?
Pterygoid part
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the maxillary artery, its branches, and its course in the skull.
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