greater palatine artery en · NOUN
Meanings
- A superior artery that arises from the descending palatine artery and sends branches to the soft palate, the palatine glands, the mucous membrane of the hard palate, and the gums.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| greater palatine arteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
descending palatine artery · lesser palatine artery · ascending palatine artery
Translations (2)
cmn 腭大動脈 /腭大动脉 (branch of the descending palatine artery) · cmn 顎大動脈 /颚大动脉 (branch of the descending palatine artery)