Artery Pharyngeal Most Superior

The uppermost pharyngeal artery (a. pharyngea suprema) is an unpaired artery arising from the internal carotid artery. It goes upward and forward, passing between the external and internal carotid arteries. Then the artery approaches the lateral wall of the pharynx at the level of the base of the skull, gives off branches to the muscles and mucous membrane of the pharynx, and also anastomoses with the branches of the ascending pharyngeal and lingual arteries.

The superior pharyngeal artery supplies blood to the upper part of the pharynx. It plays an important role in ensuring blood circulation in this part of the digestive tract.