(anatomy) A long slender artery that arises from the basilar artery or one of its branches, accompanies the vestibulocochlear nerve through the internal auditory canal, and is distributed to the inner ear.

(anatomy) Any of the several arteries supplying blood to the meninges of the brain and neighboring structures.

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

(anatomy) Synonym of inferior alveolar artery.

(anatomy) Any of several arteries supplying the teeth.

(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.

(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.