Arteria Alveolaris Superior (Noun)
Meaning
The alveolar artery that supplies the upper teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The arteria_alveolaris_superior is a branch of the maxillary artery that provides blood to the upper teeth and surrounding tissues.
- In anatomy, the arteria_alveolaris_superior is responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the incisors and canines of the upper jaw.
- The arteria_alveolaris_superior arises from the infraorbital portion of the maxillary artery, just as it is leaving the infraorbital fissure.
- In dental implantology, the arteria_alveolaris_superior is an important landmark as it supplies the incisors and surrounding bone.
- Understanding the location and course of the arteria_alveolaris_superior is essential for minimally invasive dental procedures in the upper jaw.