The common carotid plexus is a nerve plexus in the human organism. This is a network of different nerves that connect their fibers. The common carotid plexus consists of sympathetic nerve fibers. What is the common carotid plexus? In the human organism, there is a plexus of nerves, lymphatic vessels, veins or arteries in various … Common Carotid Plexus: Structure, Function & Diseases
The occipital artery is a blood vessel involved in supplying blood to the muscles of the neck and back. In addition, the artery supplies the occipital region (regio occipitalis). Pulse-synchronous tinnitus may be associated with disorders of the occipital artery, for example, arteriovenous fistulas or circulatory disturbances due to arteriosclerosis. What is the occipital artery? … Occipital Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The descending palatine artery (descending palatal artery) is a thin extension of the maxillary artery (maxillary artery). This artery, on the other hand, opens into the external carotid artery (external carotid artery), which is directly connected to the oral cavity. The external carotid artery branches off from the common carotid artery (carotid artery) and the … Descending Palatine Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The ascending pharyngeal artery (ascending pharyngeal artery) is a smaller branch of the external carotid artery (carotid artery) with the latter branching off from the common carotid artery (greater carotid artery). The ascending pharyngeal artery provides blood flow to the pharynx and, with the help of a connection with the larger arteries that supply the … Ascending Pharyngeal Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The paired maxillary artery represents the natural continuation of the external carotid artery from the junction of the superficial temporal artery. The maxillary artery can be divided into three sections and forms connections in its terminal region with other arterial vessels that originate from the facial artery. Its function is to supply part of the … Maxillary Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The posterior meningeal artery is a blood vessel branch supplying the posterior meninges. It is connected to the external carotid artery through the opening in the base of the skull (foramen jugulare). Diseases in this context include meningitis (meningitis), meningiomas (tumors of the meninges), hematomas (hemorrhages), malformations (malformations) of the vessels, arteriosclerosis (deposits in the … Posterior Meningeal 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 superior laryngeal artery is a small piece of the superior thyroid artery (thyroid artery) whereby it branches off from the external carotid artery (carotid artery). The superior laryngeal artery supplies blood to the larynx and is built to maintain thyroid function with the help of a connection with the larger arteries that attach to … Superior Laryngeal Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The superior laryngeal nerve runs in the neck of humans. Its ramus internus consists of sensitive fibers that innervate the upper part of the laryngeal mucosa and some taste receptors. The ramus externus contributes to the motor control of the cricothyroid muscle, which tenses the vocal cords. What is the superior laryngeal nerve? The superior … Superior Laryngeal Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases
The pharyngeal muscles consist of skeletal muscle, that is, so-called striated muscle. Functionally, they are each composed of three pharyngeal cords and pharyngeal elevators. In humans, the pharynx is the foremost part of the digestive tract connected to the mouth. It is lined with mucous membrane and is subdivided into nasopharynx, oral pharynx and pharyngeal … Pharyngeal Muscles: Structure, Function & Diseases
The Jacobson anastomosis is a bundle of nerve fibers in the head and skull region. Its fiber course is responsible for parasympathetic excitation (innervation) of the parotid gland. These nerve connections were discovered by the Jewish-Danish physician and researcher Ludwig Levin Jacobson (1783-1843). They originate in the nucleus salivatorius inferior, a cranial nerve nucleus in … Jacobson Anastomosis: Structure, Function & Diseases
The submental artery is a small artery that originates from the facial artery. The submental artery supplies blood to the facial muscles and is partly responsible for brain function by connecting with larger arteries that drain into the brain. What is the submental artery? Arteries are generally vital blood vessels through which blood flows to … Submental Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
