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External Maxillary Artery

Definition: The external maxillary artery, also known as the facial artery, is a major blood vessel in the head and neck region that supplies blood to various structures, including the face and oral cavity.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Senses: The external maxillary artery can refer to:

1. Anatomy: The specific artery that arises from the external carotid artery, entering the face and branching into smaller vessels to supply blood to facial structures.

Usages:

1. Medical: The external maxillary artery is of great importance in surgical procedures performed on the face and oral cavity.
2. Anatomical study: The branches of the external maxillary artery are extensively studied in anatomy courses to understand the blood supply to the face.

Sample Sentences:

1. The external maxillary artery is responsible for supplying blood to the muscles of facial expression.
2. Surgeons carefully dissect the external maxillary artery during reconstructive procedures.
3. In the anatomy lab, students learn to identify the branches of the external maxillary artery.

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