Maxillary artery: Part 2 Flashcards
1
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Maxillary artery: Part 2 AKA
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pterygoid part
2
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pterygoid part
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2nd (lower head of lateral pterygoid)
Runs obliquely forwards and upwards
Medial to temporalis
Sup. / deep to lower head of lateral pterygoid
If deep, forms loop to project laterally between 2 heads
3
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Maxillary artery:
Part 2 - branches
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4
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Masseteric a
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Small
Through mandibular notch
Supplies masseter m. & TMJ
5
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Deep temporal brr.
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Anterior an posterior branches
Ascend between temporalis and skull
Supply temporalis
6
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Pterygoid brr.
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Supply pterygoid mm.
7
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Buccal a
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Runs with buccal n.
Between medial pterygoid and temporalis to outer surface of buccinator
Supplies buccal fat pad, buccinator, buccal oral mucosa
