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Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “MENTAL“ to remember about Mental Artery important facts

Mnemonic :  MENTAL

M – Maxillary Branch: The Mental Artery is a branch of the Maxillary Artery.

E – Emerging: It emerges from the maxillary artery as it travels towards the lower face.

N – Nourishing: The Mental Artery provides blood supply to the chin and lower lip, nourishing these structures.

T – Termination: The Mental Artery eventually terminates by anastomosing with branches of the facial artery.

A – Anatomical Route: It follows an anatomical route along the mandible’s inferior border.

L – Lower Lip: In addition to the chin, it also supplies blood to the lower lip.

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