posterior superior alveolar artery

superior posterior alveolar artery

The posterior superior alveolar artery (posterior dental artery) is given off from the maxillary, frequently in conjunction with the infraorbital just as the trunk of the vessel is passing into the pterygopalatine fossa.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure artery
Latin Name superior posterior alveolar artery
FMA ID 49757

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the posterior superior alveolar artery?
The posterior superior alveolar artery (posterior dental artery) is given off from the maxillary, frequently in conjunction with the infraorbital just as the trunk of the vessel is passing into the pterygopalatine fossa.
What is the Latin name for the posterior superior alveolar artery?
The Latin name for the posterior superior alveolar artery is superior posterior alveolar artery.

Related Structures

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.