Tonsillar branch of the facial artery
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The tonsillar branch of the facial artery ascends between the Pterygoideus internus and Styloglossus
, and then along the side of the pharynx
, perforating the Constrictor pharyngis superior, to ramify in the substance of the palatine tonsil and root of the tongue
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Styloglossus
The Styloglossus, the shortest and smallest of the three styloid muscles, arises from the anterior and lateral surfaces of the styloid process, near its apex, and from the stylomandibular ligament....
, and then along the side of the pharynx
Pharynx
The human pharynx is the part of the throat situated immediately posterior to the mouth and nasal cavity, and anterior to the esophagus and larynx. The human pharynx is conventionally divided into three sections: the nasopharynx , the oropharynx , and the laryngopharynx...
, perforating the Constrictor pharyngis superior, to ramify in the substance of the palatine tonsil and root of the tongue
Tongue
The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste , as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly...
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