Mylohyoid Branch of Inferior Alveolar Artery (Left)
Ramus mylohyoideus arteriae alveolaris inferioris
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Origin: Inferior alveolar artery.
Course: Descends in the mylohyoid groove on the inner surface of the ramus of the mandible.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Mylohyoid muscle.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The mylohyoid branch of the inferior alveolar artery arises from the inferior alveolar artery before it enters the mandibular canal.
Course
The mylohyoid branch of the inferior alveolar artery pierces the sphenomandibular ligament and descends to the mylohyoid muscle on the inner surface of the ramus of the mandible, accompanied by the mylohyoid nerve in the mylohyoid groove.
Branches
There are no named branches, however, the mylohyoid branch of the inferior alveolar artery anastomosis with the submental branch of the facial artery.
Supplied Structures
The mylohyoid branch of the inferior alveolar artery supplies the mylohyoid muscle.
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