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internal maxillary artery

 

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Noun internal maxillary artery has 1 sense
  1. internal maxillary artery - the maxillary artery that supplies deep structure of the face and some of the meninges
    --1 is a kind of
    maxillary artery, arteria maxillaris

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Term: Internal Maxillary Artery

Description:

The internal maxillary artery is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to various structures within the head and neck region. It arises from the external carotid artery and branches out, providing oxygen-rich blood to areas such as the maxillary sinus, muscles of mastication, and the teeth.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Anatomy

The internal maxillary artery is responsible for providing blood supply to the deep structures of the face, including the nasal cavity and the buccal region.

Example sentence: The internal maxillary artery branches into several vessels that supply the maxillary sinus with oxygen-rich blood.

Sense 2: Dentistry

In dentistry, the internal maxillary artery plays a crucial role in supplying blood to the teeth and surrounding tissues.

Example sentence: A thorough understanding of the anatomical course of the internal maxillary artery is essential for safe dental procedures.

Sense 3: Surgery

In surgical procedures, the internal maxillary artery may be ligated or embolized to control bleeding or to treat certain pathologies.

Example sentence: The surgeon carefully identified and controlled the internal maxillary artery during the complex maxillofacial surgery.

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