Oral Cavity Arterial Supply Flashcards
1
Q
The arterial supply to the oral cavity is derived from?
A
branches of the external carotid artery
2
Q
what are the important arterial branches of the oral cavity?
A
facial artery (and its branches, the superior and inferior labial arteries); lingual artery, maxillary artery (a terminal branch of the external carotid artery)
3
Q
what are the terminal branches of the external carotid artery?
A
are the maxillary artery and the superficial temporal artery.
4
Q
what artery is important in supplying blood to the teeth and palate?
A
the maxillary artery
5
Q
where does the tongue receive its blood supply?
A
lingual artery
6
Q
this artery supplies branches that serve the maxillary and mandibular teeth?
A
the maxillary artery
