Glandular Branches of Facial Artery (Right)
Rami glandulares arteriae facialis
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Origin: Facial artery.
Course: Enter the submandibular gland.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Submandibular gland, lymph nodes, and overlying skin.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The glandular branches of the facial artery arise from the facial artery as it passes over the lateral surface of the submandibular gland. There may be three or four large glandular branches.
Course
The glandular branches of the facial artery are short arteries that enter the submandibular gland adjacent to their origin. Some branches are prolonged and can reach surrounding lymph nodes and skin.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The glandular branches of the facial artery supply the submandibular gland. Additionally, it may also supply surrounding lymph nodes and overlying skin.
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