Term Name: | posterior superior alveolar artery |
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Definition: | The posterior superior alveolar artery (posterior dental artery) is given off from the maxillary, frequently in conjunction with the infraorbital just as the trunk of the vessel is passing into the pterygopalatine fossa. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0018397] |