plural of alveolar bed

(physiology) The volume of air in the alveoli of the lung which does not partake in the exchange of gas.

plural of alveolar dead space

(neuroanatomy) A branch of the mandibular nerve that passes through the mandibular canal to the mental foramen giving off various branches along the way to the teeth of the lower jaw and finally to the skin of the chin and the skin and mucous membrane of the lower lip.

(neuroanatomy) Any of the branches of the maxillary nerve or of the infraorbital nerve that supply the teeth and gums of the upper jaw.

(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 that supplies the upper molar and bicuspid teeth.