Lingual Branch of Inferior Alveolar Artery (Right)
Ramus lingualis arteriae alveolaris inferioris
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Origin: Inferior Alveolar Artery.
Course: Descends with the lingual nerve.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Mucous membrane of the tongue.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The lingual branch of the inferior alveolar artery arises from the inferior alveolar artery near its origin.
Course
The lingual branch of the inferior alveolar artery descends medial to the mandible, then passes under the mucosa of the mouth. It is accompanied by the lingual nerve.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The lingual branch of the inferior alveolar artery supplies the mucous membrane of the tongue.
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Artery
Arteries are vessels transporting blood between heart, tissues, and other organs in order to supply them with nutrition and oxygen.
