(anatomy) A branch of the inferior thyroid artery that supplies the muscles and mucous membranes of the dorsal part of the larynx.

(anatomy) A branch of the superior thyroid artery or sometimes of the external carotid artery that supplies the muscles, mucous membranes, and glands of the larynx and anastomoses with the branch from the opposite side.

(anatomy) The outer branch of the carotid artery that supplies the face, tongue, and external parts of the head.

(anatomy) A branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises just above the zygomatic arch, sends branches to the temporalis muscle, and anastomoses with a deep temporal artery.

(anatomy) A small branch of the inferior thyroid artery.

(anatomy) Synonym of facial artery.

(anatomy) A large branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises in the parotid gland and supplies or gives off branches supplying the parotid gland, masseter muscle, and adjacent parts.

(anatomy) Either of two arteries of which one arises from a vertebral artery on each side below the level at which the corresponding branch of the anterior spinal artery arises and which descend on the posterior lateral surface of the spinal cord along a line passing close to the entrance of the dorsal roots to the spinal cord.

(anatomy) Synonym of inferior alveolar artery.

(anatomy) A small branch of the external carotid artery that supplies or gives off branches supplying the back of the ear and the adjacent region of the scalp, the middle ear, tympanic membrane, and mastoid cells.