Inferior Labial Artery (Noun)
Meaning
An artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lower lip.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The inferior labial artery is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lower lip with oxygenated blood.
- Damage to the inferior labial artery can cause numbness or discoloration in the lower lip.
- The inferior labial artery is located near the mental foramen and is often encountered during dental procedures.
- Inferior labial artery ligation is sometimes performed to treat severe cases of lower lip hemangioma.
- The inferior labial artery is a vital blood vessel that provides the necessary nutrients and oxygen to the tissues of the lower lip.