GROSS ANATOMY

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 is a branch of the external carotid artery and crosses the mandible just anterior to the masseter muscle at a depression in the mandible termed the antegonial notch. The artery is located just anterior to the facial vein.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The facial artery (external maxillary artery in older texts) is a branch of the external carotid artery that supplies structures of the superficial face.