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Detailed anatomical diagram of the FIRST PART (Mandibular Part) of the Maxillary Artery for an MBBS seminar presentation. Clean white background with bold title at top: "MAXILLARY ARTERY – Part 1: Mandibular (Bony) Part". Show the maxillary artery originating from the External Carotid Artery, passing between the neck of the mandible and sphenomandibular ligament. Label these 5 branches radiating outward with arrows and color-coded boxes: (1) Deep Auricular Artery → External auditory meatus, tympanic membrane; (2) Anterior Tympanic Artery → Middle ear, tympanic membrane; (3) Middle Meningeal Artery → through Foramen Spinosum → dura mater, cranial cavity walls, bone marrow; (4) Accessory Meningeal Artery → cranial meninges, trigeminal ganglion; (5) Inferior Alveolar Artery → through Mandibular Foramen → lower teeth, chin (mental branch), mylohyoid (mylohyoid branch). Include a mnemonic box: "DArn Man, I AM" → Deep Auricular, Anterior Tympanic, Middle meningeal, Inferior Alveolar, Accessory Meningeal. Use arterial red for vessels, anatomical bone beige for bony structures, clear black bold text labels, professional medical illustration style suitable for a lecture slide.

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Detailed anatomical diagram of the SECOND PART (Pterygoid Part) of the Maxillary Artery for an MBBS seminar presentation. Clean white background with bold title: "MAXILLARY ARTERY – Part 2: Pterygoid (Muscular) Part". Show the maxillary artery coursing lateral (or medial) to the lateral pterygoid muscle in the infratemporal fossa. Label the lateral pterygoid muscle prominently. Show these 5 branches with color-coded arrows: (1) Anterior Deep Temporal Artery → anterior temporalis muscle; (2) Posterior Deep Temporal Artery → posterior temporalis muscle; (3) Pterygoid Arteries (Medial and Lateral) → pterygoid muscles; (4) Masseteric Artery → through mandibular notch → masseter muscle; (5) Buccal Artery → buccinator muscle, buccal mucosa, buccal gingiva. Include a note box: "All branches supply MUSCLES OF MASTICATION – no foramina crossed". Include mnemonic: "Deeply Pained But Pretty Soon" → Deep temporal (×2), Pterygoid, Buccal, Spurt (masseteric). Use arterial red for vessels, muscle purple/pink for muscular structures, bold black labels, clean professional medical education illustration style.

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Detailed anatomical diagram of the THIRD PART (Pterygopalatine Part) of the Maxillary Artery for an MBBS seminar presentation. Clean white background with bold title: "MAXILLARY ARTERY – Part 3: Pterygopalatine Part". Show the maxillary artery entering the pterygopalatine fossa through the pterygomaxillary fissure. Label the pterygopalatine fossa. Show these 6 terminal branches with arrows fanning out to their targets: (1) Posterior Superior Alveolar Artery → upper molar and premolar teeth, maxillary sinus; (2) Infraorbital Artery → through Infraorbital Foramen → lower eyelid, upper lip, cheek, anterior upper teeth; (3) Greater Palatine Artery → through Greater Palatine Canal → hard palate mucosa, upper gingiva; (4) Lesser Palatine Artery → soft palate; (5) Artery of Pterygoid Canal (Vidian Artery) → upper pharynx, auditory tube; (6) Sphenopalatine Artery (terminal) → through Sphenopalatine Foramen → nasal cavity lateral wall, nasal septum – "artery of epistaxis". Include a highlighted clinical note box: "Sphenopalatine Artery = Most common source of posterior epistaxis (Kiesselbach's plexus)". Include mnemonic: "I'll Possess An MD And Party" → Infraorbital, Posterior Superior Alveolar, Artery of pterygoid canal, Middle Superior Alveolar, Descending palatine, And (greater/lesser), Pharyngeal, Sphenopalatine. Use arterial red for vessels, highlight clinical box in yellow with red border, professional medical lecture illustration style.

Here are your three detailed diagrams for the MBBS seminar presentation on the Maxillary Artery, based on Gray's Anatomy for Students.

Maxillary Artery - Three Parts & Their Branches

The maxillary artery is the largest branch of the external carotid artery and is classically divided into 3 parts based on its relationship to the lateral pterygoid muscle.

Part 1 - Mandibular (Bony) Part

Maxillary Artery Part 1 - Mandibular Part
Location: Between the neck of the mandible and the sphenomandibular ligament. Memory aid: "DeAr Man I Accept" - Deep Auricular, Anterior Tympanic, Middle Meningeal, Inferior Alveolar, Accessory Meningeal
BranchForamenSupply
Deep Auricular-External auditory meatus, tympanic membrane
Anterior TympanicPetrotympanic fissureMiddle ear, inner surface of tympanic membrane
Middle MeningealForamen spinosumDura mater, cranial vault bone, bone marrow
Accessory MeningealForamen ovaleTrigeminal ganglion, meninges
Inferior AlveolarMandibular foramenLower teeth; mental branch (chin), mylohyoid branch
Clinical pearl: The middle meningeal artery runs in a groove in the temporal bone. Rupture from a lateral head blow causes extradural haematoma - a neurosurgical emergency.

Part 2 - Pterygoid (Muscular) Part

Maxillary Artery Part 2 - Pterygoid Part
Location: Lateral (or medial) to the lateral pterygoid muscle in the infratemporal fossa. Key feature: All 5 branches supply muscles of mastication - none pass through bony foramina.
BranchSupply
Anterior Deep TemporalAnterior temporalis muscle
Posterior Deep TemporalPosterior temporalis muscle
Pterygoid (medial + lateral)Medial and lateral pterygoid muscles
MassetericMasseter muscle (via mandibular notch)
BuccalBuccinator muscle, buccal mucosa, buccal gingiva

Part 3 - Pterygopalatine Part

Maxillary Artery Part 3 - Pterygopalatine Part
Location: Within the pterygopalatine fossa (entered via pterygomaxillary fissure).
BranchForamenSupply
Posterior Superior AlveolarPosterior alveolar canalsUpper molars/premolars, maxillary sinus
InfraorbitalInfraorbital foramenLower eyelid, cheek, upper lip, anterior upper teeth
Greater PalatineGreater palatine canal/foramenHard palate mucosa, upper gingiva
Lesser PalatineLesser palatine foramenSoft palate, tonsil
Artery of Pterygoid Canal (Vidian)Pterygoid canalUpper pharynx, auditory (Eustachian) tube
SphenopalatineSphenopalatine foramenNasal cavity lateral wall, nasal septum
PharyngealPalatovaginal canalNasopharyngeal roof, soft palate
Clinical pearl: The sphenopalatine artery is the terminal branch and the most common source of severe posterior epistaxis. It anastomoses with branches of the facial and ophthalmic arteries at Kiesselbach's (Little's) plexus on the nasal septum - a classic surgical ligation target.

Full Mnemonic (all 17 branches)

"DArn Man, I AM Deeply Pained, But Pretty Soon I'll Possess An MD And Party!"
  • Deep auricular, Anterior tympanic, Middle meningeal, Inferior alveolar, Accessory meningeal (Part 1)
  • Deep temporal (ant. + post.), Pterygoid, Buccal, Masseteric (Part 2)
  • Posterior superior alveolar, Infraorbital, Greater/lesser palatine, Artery of pterygoid canal, Pharyngeal, Sphenopalatine (Part 3)

Sources: Gray's Anatomy for Students (9780323934237), StatPearls - Maxillary Artery (updated Dec 2025)
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