Usually passes superficial (lateral) to the lateral pterygoid muscle in about 79.6% of cases, or deep (medial) to it in approximately 19.9%. This segment primarily supplies the muscles of mastication (masseteric, pterygoid, and deep temporal arteries).
Surgeons must be aware of its branches, like the infraorbital artery, during dental implant surgery to avoid excessive bleeding. arteria maxillaris
Enters the pterygopalatine fossa . Its terminal branches supply the upper teeth, palate, and nasal cavity, including the infraorbital and sphenopalatine arteries. 2. Clinical Significance Enters the pterygopalatine fossa
Located behind the neck of the mandible. Key branches include the middle meningeal artery (which supplies the dura mater) and the inferior alveolar artery (supplying the lower teeth). Clinical Significance Located behind the neck of the
Understanding the anatomy of the maxillary artery is vital for several medical fields: