Artery Of The Pterygoid Canal Mnemonic [ NEVER FORGET AGAIN ]

Mnemonic :   PTERYGOID

P – Pterygoid Canal: This artery runs through the Pterygoid Canal, a small passageway in the skull.

T – Terminal Branch: The Artery of the Pterygoid Canal is a terminal branch of the Maxillary Artery.

E – ECA Origin: It arises from the External Carotid Artery (ECA).

R – Retrodental Course: The artery takes a retrodental course as it enters the Pterygoid Canal.

Y – Yields Supply: Within the canal, it yields blood supply to the Pterygoid Muscles.

G – Greater Palatine Artery: It anastomoses with the Greater Palatine Artery, providing additional blood to the palate.

O – Ophthalmic Artery: The Artery of the Pterygoid Canal anastomoses with branches of the Ophthalmic Artery.

I – Important Structures: This artery supplies blood to important structures like the Sphenoid Sinus and the Pharyngeal Wall.

D – Dental Arteries: It also gives off small branches, known as dental arteries, which contribute to dental pulp circulation.