Temporal And Infratemporal Regions

Question 1. Describe the origin, course, relations & branches of maxillary artery (or) Give an account of lateral pterygoid muscle
Answer:

Maxillary Artery Origin:

It is the largest terminal branch of external carotid artery arising behind the neck of the mandible within the substance of the parotid gland

Maxillary Artery Course and relations:

Within the substance of the parotid gland the artery is divided into three parts

Temporal And Infratemporal Regions course And Relations

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Course And Relation Branches

Branches Of The Maxillary Artery And Its Anatomical Relations

Question 2. Describe the muscles of mastication under following headings. Name the muscle attachments, Nerve supply, Action (or) Give an account of lateral pterygoid muscle (or) Muscles of mastication (or) Attachments, relations, nerve supply & action of lateral pterygoid muscle (or) Muscles of mastication
Answer:

Lateral And Medial Pterygoid Muscles And Their Anatomical Relations