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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Infraorbital artery&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> [[File:Gray511.png|thumb|right|200px|Infraorbital artery and its branches.]]<br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;Infraorbital artery&#039;&#039;&#039; is a branch of the [[maxillary artery]] that supplies blood to the lower eyelid, upper lip, and cheek area. It is a significant artery in the [[facial anatomy]] and plays a crucial role in the vascular supply of the face.<br /> <br /> ==Anatomy==<br /> The infraorbital artery originates from the third part of the maxillary artery in the [[pterygopalatine fossa]]. It then ascends in the [[infraorbital groove]], continuing in the [[infraorbital canal]] along with the [[infraorbital nerve]]. It emerges on the face through the [[infraorbital foramen]].<br /> <br /> ==Branches==<br /> The infraorbital artery gives off several branches, including:<br /> * [[Anterior superior alveolar arteries]]<br /> * [[Middle superior alveolar artery]]<br /> * [[Inferior palpebral arteries]]<br /> * [[Lateral nasal branches]]<br /> * [[Superior labial branches]]<br /> <br /> ==Clinical significance==<br /> Knowledge of the infraorbital artery&#039;s anatomy is crucial in various surgical procedures, including [[maxillofacial surgery]], [[plastic surgery]], and [[dental surgery]]. Damage to this artery can lead to significant bleeding and potential complications.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Maxillary artery]]<br /> * [[Infraorbital nerve]]<br /> * [[Facial artery]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Arteries of the head and neck]]<br /> [[Category:Human head and neck]]<br /> {{anatomy-stub}}</div>

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