Ascending palatine artery
Ascending Palatine Artery
The Ascending Palatine Artery is a branch of the Facial Artery that supplies blood to the Palatine Tonsils, Soft Palate, and the walls of the Pharynx.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Ascending Palatine Artery arises from the facial artery in the Submandibular Region, near the angle of the Mandible. It ascends between the Stylopharyngeus and the Pharyngeal Wall, and then divides into two branches: the Tonsillar Branch and the Palatine Branch.
Function[edit | edit source]
The Ascending Palatine Artery provides oxygenated blood to the soft palate, palatine tonsils, and the walls of the pharynx. It plays a crucial role in the functioning of these structures, particularly in the processes of swallowing and speech.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Knowledge of the Ascending Palatine Artery is important in surgical procedures involving the throat, such as Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy. Damage to this artery during surgery can lead to significant bleeding.
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