(anatomy) A single unpaired artery that is formed by the anastomosis of a branch of the vertebral artery on each side and that descends in the anterior median fissure of the spinal cord.

(anatomy) Either of two arteries of which one arises from a vertebral artery on each side below the level at which the corresponding branch of the anterior spinal artery arises and which descend on the posterior lateral surface of the spinal cord along a line passing close to the entrance of the dorsal roots to the spinal cord.

(anatomy) Any of three arteries that supply the spinal cord and its membranes and adjacent structures.

(anatomy) Synonym of inferior alveolar artery.

(anatomy) Synonym of inferior alveolar artery.

(anatomy) A branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the upper molar and bicuspid teeth.

(anatomy) Any of several arteries supplying the teeth.

(anatomy) A branch of the maxillary artery that is distributed to the mucous membrane of the mouth and through the mandibular canal to the teeth of the lower jaw.

(anatomy) A branch of the maxillary artery passing through the pterygoid canal of the sphenoid bone.

(anatomy) Any of the arteries supplying the hard and soft palates.