Artery Zygomatic

The zygomatic artery (a.zygomatica) is one of the branches of the external carotid artery, which passes through the zygomatic bone and provides blood supply to the upper and lower jaw, as well as the area around the eyes.

The zygomatic artery starts from the external carotid artery at the level of the temporal bone and passes in the canal, which is located between the zygomatic bone and the temporal muscle. It then passes through the upper part of the zygomatic bone, where its branches divide into two main branches: the superior and the inferior.

The superior branch of the zygomatic artery passes through the orbit and provides blood supply to the maxillary bone, nasal septum and nasal mucosa. The inferior branch of the artery passes through the lower jaw and provides blood supply to the lower jaw and teeth.

The external carotid artery is one of the main arteries in the human body, and its branches provide blood supply to many important organs, including the brain, heart, lungs, liver and others. The zygomatic artery is one such branch that provides blood supply to the face and jaw area.