VASCULAR
TYPES OF ARTERIES
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Question
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This artery supplies blood to the skin and masseter
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Angular artery
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Transverse facial artery
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Occipital artery
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Anterior auricular artery
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The transverse facial artery (TFA) is found in the lateral face and supplies the parotid gland and duct, facial nerve, facial muscles, and skin.
Detailed explanation-2: -The facial artery supplies the muscles and skin of the face. It has a crucial function in maintaining these areas, and provides them with oxygen and nutrients. The facial artery is one of the eight branches of the external carotid artery. The facial artery is also known as the external maxillary artery.
Detailed explanation-3: -The facial artery (external maxillary artery in older texts) is a branch of the external carotid artery that supplies structures of the superficial face.
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