Glotopharyngeal artery

PHARYNOPALATAL ARTERY

The pharyngopalatine arteries are two arteries that connect the skull and neck and enter the pharynx. They are important blood vessels needed to provide blood supply to tissues and organs in this region. These arteries play an important role in providing oxygen to these areas of the body.

The term "pharyngopalatine" means that it passes through the back of the pharynx and enters the palate. It is one of three arteries that passes to the head and neck area, and is also the artery of the “maxilla”.

The pharyngopalatine artery has several functions:

1. Maintains blood supply to the soft tissues of the back of the pharynx, including the uvula and tonsils. 2. Provides sufficient arterial blood supply to the tissues of the palate and tonsils. 3. Depending on the location, can allow oxygen to pass between the front and back of the mouth. Some studies show that if an artery becomes blocked,