The ascending palatine artery branches off from the facial artery. Its function is to supply oxygenated blood to the palatine tonsil (tonsilla palatina) as well as the soft palate (pallatum molle) and the palatine glands (glandulae palatinae). What is the ascending palatine artery? The ascending palatine artery is a branch of the facial artery. This … Ascending Palatine Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
Coats disease is a congenital eye disorder caused by a genetic defect. Coats disease leads to complete blindness and has limited curative treatment options. What is Coats disease? Coats disease is a rare congenital eye disorder that affects boys far more often than girls. The blood vessels of the retina are dilated and permeable, allowing … Coats Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fissura-orbitalis-superior syndrome is characterized by the failure of several cranial nerves responsible for supplying various eye muscles as well as sensory innervation in the eye area. The clinical picture is very complex and is caused by space-occupying processes. What is fissura orbitalis superior syndrome? Fissura orbitalis superior syndrome represents a complex clinical picture due to … Fissura Orbitalis Superior Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An aneurysm is a permanent enlargement of an artery (artery) in a spindle or sac shape. It may be congenital or acquired. This arterial dilation can occur when there are changes in the wall of the blood vessel at certain locations. What is an aneurysm? Infographic showing the anatomy and location of an aneurysm in … Aneurysm: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Oculomotor palsy refers to the paralysis (paresis) of the so-called oculomotor nerve (III cranial nerve). Oculomotor palsy is one of the cranial nerve disorders and is an extremely rare condition. It occurs with approximately equal frequency in both sexes. What is oculomotor nerve palsy? The oculomotor nerve innervates a large proportion of the external eye … Oculomotor Palsy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The cerebrospinal fluid space corresponds to a system of cavities in the central nervous system. In the so-called inner CSF space, the production of cerebrospinal fluid takes place, which is reabsorbed in the outer CSF space. Dilated CSF spaces give rise to pathological phenomena such as hydrocephalus. What is the cerebrospinal fluid space? Neurologists refer … CSF Space: Structure, Function & Diseases
As a branch of the facial artery, the angular artery supplies the ocular ring muscle, lacrimal sac, and orbital and infraorbital regios. Arterial damage, such as that caused by aneurysm and/or embolism, can lead to necrosis of the affected tissue. What is the angular artery? The angular artery represents a branch of the facial artery … Angular Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery in the axillary region. This vessel supplies arterial blood to the entire arm area. Like all other arteries, the axillary artery can be affected by arteriosclerosis, which often results in infarction or necrosis as a late consequence. What is the axillary artery? The subclavian artery is also known … Axillary Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The internal carotid artery is also known as the internal carotid artery and supplies portions of the brain with arterial blood. Together with the external carotid artery, it arises from the common carotid artery. The internal carotid artery is particularly susceptible to arteriosclerosis as well as smaller aneurysms. What is the internal carotid artery? The … Internal Carotid Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The paired facial artery arises as the third major branch of the external carotid artery and supplies large portions of the surface structures of the face, including the nose, lips, and tongue. The facial artery takes a conspicuously tortuous course and exhibits multiple branches to supply the entire area with oxygenated blood from the pulmonary … Facial Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The femoral artery represents the extension of the external iliac artery and serves to supply the lower extremity. Four English vessels and the profunda femoris artery, the deep femoral artery, branch from the artery with a cross-sectional area similar to that of the femoral artery. Because the artery runs close to the skin surface, it … Femoral Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
Thromboembolism is caused by a blood clot carried in the bloodstream. It leads to occlusion of the affected blood vessel, which then can no longer supply corresponding organs. If left untreated, thromboembolism can be fatal. What is thromboembolism? A thromboembolism is characterized by a blood clot that moves freely in the bloodstream and can completely … Thromboembolism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
