arteria maxillaris

Definitions of arteria maxillaris
  1. noun
    either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face
    synonyms: maxillary artery
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    types:
    arteria facialis, external maxillary artery, facial artery
    an artery that originates in the external carotid and gives off branches that supply the neck and face
    internal maxillary artery
    the maxillary artery that supplies deep structure of the face and some of the meninges
    type of:
    arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
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