Mental Branch of Inferior Alveolar Artery (Left)
Ramus mentalis arteriae alveolaris inferioris
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Origin: Inferior alveolar artery.
Course: Travels within the mandibular canal and exits through the mental foramen.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Chin.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The mental branch of the inferior alveolar artery arises from the inferior alveolar artery as it passes within the mandibular canal.
Course
The mental branch of the inferior alveolar artery leaves the mandibular canal through the mental foramen.
Branches
There are no branches, however, the mental branch of the inferior alveolar artery anastomosis with the submental and inferior labial arteries, and with its fellow from the opposite side.
Supplied Structures
The mental branch of the inferior alveolar artery supplies the mylohyoid muscle and chin.
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