Superior Labial Artery (Noun)
Meaning
An artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the upper lip.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The superior labial artery runs beneath the skin of the upper lip, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the surrounding tissue.
- An incision near the mouth should be made with caution to avoid damaging the superior labial artery and surrounding facial nerves.
- Damage to the superior labial artery during oral surgery can lead to severe bleeding and other complications.
- During the reconstructive procedure, the surgeon took great care to repair and restore the damaged superior labial artery.
- An anatomical study revealed the importance of the superior labial artery in maintaining healthy circulation and tissue viability in the upper lip region.