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form where does the facial come?
through what kan it easily be recognised?
it is together with the transverse facial the major blood supplz for what?
through what kan it easily be recognised?
it is together with the transverse facial the major blood supplz for what?
external carotid artery, behind the angle of the mandible, looping behind the mandible first before crossing the lower border of the mandible to pass upwards and medially towards the medial angle of the eye.
• The facial artery, along with the transverse facial artery, is a major artery supplying the
superficial face
• The facial artery is tortuous, especially near the angle of the mouth (to allow for stretch
when the mouth is opened)
• The facial artery, along with the transverse facial artery, is a major artery supplying the
superficial face
• The facial artery is tortuous, especially near the angle of the mouth (to allow for stretch
when the mouth is opened)
