Superior Alveolar Artery (Noun)
Meaning
The alveolar artery that supplies the upper teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The superior alveolar artery branches off the maxillary artery to supply the upper teeth with oxygenated blood.
- During dental surgery, the superior alveolar artery must be carefully avoided to prevent severe bleeding.
- The dentist's precise incision helped minimize damage to the superior alveolar artery surrounding the infected tooth.
- Anatomy students learned to identify the superior alveolar artery in the detailed model of the human skull.
- Trauma to the superior alveolar artery can cause significant pain and swelling in the upper jaw area.