(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.

(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.