What is another word for external maxillary artery?
Pronunciation: [ɛkstˈɜːnə͡l mˈaksɪləɹi ˈɑːtəɹi] (IPA) 
The external maxillary artery is one of the branches of the external carotid artery, which supplies blood to the face and other external structures. It is also known as the facial artery and has a wide range of synonyms. Some of the alternate names for the external maxillary artery include external facial artery, arteria maxillaris externa, arteria facialis, and external nasal artery. Other synonyms for the external maxillary artery include superior labial artery, inferior labial artery, angular artery, anterior auricular artery, and transverse facial artery. These different names are important to know for medical professionals who need to reference this artery in different contexts and situations.
