Anatomy

Maxillary Artery

A branch of the external carotid artery which distributes to the deep structures of the face (internal maxillary) and to the side of the face and nose (external maxillary).

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A branch of the external carotid artery which distributes to the deep structures of the face (internal maxillary) and to the side of the face and nose (external maxillary).

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteries, Maxillary
  • Artery, Maxillary
  • Maxillary Arteries

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.523w

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WG 595.M2

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Maxillary Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008438. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008438
  2. Maxillary Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxillary_artery
  3. Maxillary Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q498171