Anterior superior alveolar arteries
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The anterior superior alveolar arteries originate from the infraorbital artery
; they supply the upper incisors and canines
; they also supply the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus
.
Infraorbital artery
The infraorbital artery is an artery in the head that runs in the maxilla, emerging through the infraorbital foramen, just under the orbit of the eye.-Course:...
; they supply the upper incisors and canines
Canine tooth
In mammalian oral anatomy, the canine teeth, also called cuspids, dogteeth, fangs, or eye teeth, are relatively long, pointed teeth...
; they also supply the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus
Maxillary sinus
The pyramid shaped maxillary sinus is the largest of the paranasal sinuses, and drains into the nose. It is present at birth as rudimentary air cells, and develops throughout childhood.-General characteristics:...
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See also
- Posterior superior alveolar arteryPosterior superior alveolar arteryThe posterior superior alveolar artery is given off from the maxillary, frequently in conjunction with the infraorbital artery just as the trunk of the vessel is passing into the pterygopalatine fossa.-Branches:...
- Anterior superior alveolar nerveAnterior superior alveolar nerveThe anterior superior alveolar branch , of considerable size, is given off from the maxillary nerve just before its exit from the infraorbital foramen; it descends in a canal in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus, and divides into branches which supply the incisor and canine teeth.It...