The lingual artery is responsible for supplying blood to the tongue. It passes between the lower muscles of the tongue in a strongly serpentine manner. Colloquially, it is called the lingual artery. The lingual artery comes from the external aorta as a second main trunk next to the facial artery. Along its path, the sublingual … Lingual 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 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 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
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 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 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
The submandibular ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies in the mandibular region. The ganglion interconnects parasympathetic nerve fibers in the course to the mandibular salivary glands and serves as a transit station for sympathetic fibers from the glands. Damage to the mandibular ganglion can interfere with salivary secretion from the sublingual and submandibular … Submandibular Ganglion: Structure, Function & Diseases
