What are the course and relations of the maxillary artery?
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The question provides information about the maxillary artery, outlining its characteristics and the three anatomical parts into which it is divided. The key concepts involve the anatomy of the maxillary artery, including its relation to other structures and its subdivisions.
Answer
The maxillary artery is divided into mandibular, pterygoid, and pterygopalatine parts.
The maxillary artery is divided into three parts: the mandibular part, pterygoid part, and pterygopalatine part. It originates behind the neck of the mandible and traverses the lateral pterygoid muscle in these segments.
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The maxillary artery is divided into three parts: the mandibular part, pterygoid part, and pterygopalatine part. It originates behind the neck of the mandible and traverses the lateral pterygoid muscle in these segments.
More Information
The maxillary artery supplies blood to various deep facial structures and is crucial in dental and maxillofacial surgery.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the parts by their orientation and relation to the pterygoid muscle.
Sources
- Maxillary artery: Branches and anatomy - Kenhub - kenhub.com
- Maxillary Artery: Branches & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
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