(anatomy) An artery that arises from the external carotid artery just superior to the lingual artery and gives off a number of branches supplying the neck and face.

(anatomy) Either of the two arteries supplying the auricle of the ear.

(anatomy) Any of the three arteries supplying the neck.

(anatomy) Any of the three arteries supplying the temporal region and adjacent parts of the head.

(anatomy) An artery arising from the external carotid artery between the superior thyroid and facial arteries and supplying the tongue.

(anatomy) Either of two arteries supplying blood to the larynx.

(anatomy) Either of two or three arteries supplying the thyroid gland and nearby structures at the front of the neck.

(anatomy) Either of two branches of the facial artery of which one is distributed to the upper and one to the lower lip.

(anatomy) A branch or continuation of the maxillary artery that runs along the infraorbital groove with the infraorbital nerve and passes through the infraorbital foramen to give off branches which supply the face just below the eye.

(anatomy) A large branch of the ophthalmic artery that arises near the optic foramen, passes along the superior border of the lateral rectus, and supplies the lacrimal gland.