Usually arises from the third part of the maxillary artery, but frequently from the greater palatine artery, within the pterygopalatine fossa. Passes posteriorly to run through the pterygoid canal with the corresponding nerve, supplying the contents and wall of the canal, the mucous membrane of the upper pharynx, the auditory tube and the tympanic ...
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origin,maxillary artery; branches, pterygoid; distribution, roof of pharynx, auditory tube. origin,internal carotid artery; branches, none; distribution, pterygoid canal, joining with the artery of the pterygoid canal that branches from the maxillary artery.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. origin: usually arises from the third part of the maxillary artery, but frequently from the greater palatine artery, within the pterygopalatine fossa. Passes posteriorly to run through the pterygoid canal with the corresponding nerve, supplying the contents and wall of the canal, the mucous membrane of the upper pharynx, ...
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