Branches to the Submandibular Gland of the Facial Artery (Rami Glandulares, Pna, Bna, Jna)

Branches to the submandibular gland of the face is an anatomical concept that describes the connections between the submandibular gland and the upper part of the oral cavity, as well as the lower part of the pharynx. Studying this field can be very useful for dentists and ENT doctors, as it helps determine the cause and treatment of various diseases of the maxillofacial region.

The branches to the submandibular gland of the face are represented by three main branches: intracervical, cellular and connecting branches. Intracervical and cellular branches connect the submandibular gland with the neck, muscles and tissues of the face, and connecting branches connect with the fiber of the submandibular bile duct. Each of these branches has its own functions and diagnostically important features.

The intracervical branch runs down from the submandibular gland in front of the bile duct and covers all the muscles of the cheeks and neck

Branches to the Submandibular Gland Facial artery (RAMI GLANDULARES, PNA, BNA, JNA).

The Ramus glandulinarum or facial artery is an arterial branch within the head and neck that supplies blood to many organs in the area. They contain three terminal branches - ramus mandibularis, ramus facialis and ramus buccalis. The branches of ramus glandularis provide blood supply to the submandibular glands, the lip and oral cavity, palate and tongue. The branches of the facial arteries vary widely in location and extent of development among individuals and are dependent on many factors, including height, skull shape, and metabolic rate. For example, the location and number of branches of the facial arteries may differ between different races. This arterial system, in addition to the artery itself, includes numerous tributaries, branching fibers, veins and tissues that work together to nourish and cleanse these organs. Understanding these structures, their location and connections will help physicians significantly improve their surgical procedures and reduce the risk of complications.