Arteria maxillaris

This tutorial covers the maxillary artery, a branch of the external carotid artery, and its three main parts: pars mandibularis, pars pterygoidea, and pars pterygopalatina. Each section details the branches and functions of these parts, including the inferior alveolar artery, masseteric artery, and infraorbital artery. The tutorial also discusses important arteries connected to the maxillary artery, such as the superficial temporal artery and facial artery, highlighting their roles and anastomoses.

What is the maxillary artery a branch of?

• Internal carotid artery

• Subclavian artery

• Common carotid artery

• External carotid artery

Where does the maxillary artery arise from?

• Pterygoid fossa

• Temporal fossa

• Retro mandibular fossa

• Mandibular fossa

Which branch of the pars mandibularis supplies the lower teeth?

• Menninger artery

• Auricular artery profunda

• Inferior alveolar artery

• Annika anterior artery

What does the medial menial artery primarily supply?

• Facial muscles

• Dura mater

• Brain

• Nasal cavity

Which muscle is supplied by the masseteric artery?

• Temporalis muscle

• Orbicularis oculi muscle

• Masseter muscle

• Buccinator muscle

What is the main function of the rami pterygoidei?

• Supply the temporalis muscle

• Supply the nasal cavity

• Supply the pericoli muscles

• Supply the dura mater

Which artery supplies the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus?

• Infraorbital artery

• Superior posterior alveolar artery

• Palatine artery

• Buccal artery

Through which foramen does the palatine artery enter the nasal cavity?

• Foramen ovale

• Foramen spinosum

• Foramen sphenopalatine

• Foramen rotundum

Which artery is one of the two end branches of the external carotid artery?

• Superior posterior alveolar artery

• Infraorbital artery

• Superficial temporal artery

• Facial artery

What is the terminal branch of the facial artery known as?

• Infraorbital artery

• Superior labial artery

• Inferior labial artery

• Angular artery