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).
The ( arteria maxillaris ) is a major terminal branch of the external carotid artery that provides the primary blood supply to deep structures of the face, including the upper and lower jaws, muscles of mastication, nasal cavity, and the dura mater. 1. Anatomical Course and Parts arteria maxillaris
Surgeons must be aware of its branches, like the infraorbital artery, during dental implant surgery to avoid excessive bleeding. like the infraorbital artery
The sphenopalatine branch is often responsible for severe posterior nosebleeds (epistaxis). 3. Anatomical Variations including the upper and lower jaws
The artery typically originates behind the neck of the mandible and passes through the . It is traditionally divided into three distinct segments based on its relationship to the lateral pterygoid muscle :
Understanding the anatomy of the maxillary artery is vital for several medical fields:
In veterinary anatomy, the maxillary artery often serves as a continuation of the external carotid and can contribute to specialized structures like the (a vascular network) in certain animals such as camels, cattle, and sheep.