masseteric artery

arteria masseterica

The masseteric artery is small and passes laterally through the mandibular notch to the deep surface of the masseter muscle, which it supplies. It anastomoses with the masseteric branches of the external maxillary artery and with the transverse facial artery.

Tipo Muscle
Estructura principal artery
Nombre latino arteria masseterica
FMA ID 49739

Subestructuras

transverse facial artery Vessel

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the masseteric artery?
The masseteric artery is small and passes laterally through the mandibular notch to the deep surface of the masseter muscle, which it supplies. It anastomoses with the masseteric branches of the external maxillary artery and with the transverse facial artery.
What is the Latin name for the masseteric artery?
The Latin name for the masseteric artery is arteria masseterica.

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