angular artery

noun

Meaning

The terminal branch of the facial artery that supplies blood to the tissues near the side of the nose and the inner corner of the eye.

Examples

The angular artery is a critical landmark for surgeons operating on the midface.
Damage to the angular artery can cause significant bleeding due to its proximity to the surface of the skin.

Synonyms: facial artery branch

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angular artery

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæŋɡjʊlər ˈɑːrtəri

Definition

The terminal branch of the facial artery that supplies blood to the tissues near the side of the nose and the inner corner of the eye.

Examples

The angular artery is a critical landmark for surgeons operating on the midface.
Damage to the angular artery can cause significant bleeding due to its proximity to the surface of the skin.
Anatomists trace the path of the angular artery as it ascends toward the medial canthus.

Synonyms of angular artery

Words with a similar meaning to angular artery:

facial artery branch

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