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Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “PTERYGOID“ to remember about Pterygoid Arteries important facts

Mnemonic :  PTERYGOID

P – Posterior: The Pterygoid arteries are located posteriorly within the skull base.

T – Terminal Branches: They are terminal branches of the maxillary artery.

E – Emissary Foramen: These arteries pass through the Pterygomaxillary fissure and the Pterygoid canal.

R – Relations: They are closely related to the Pterygoid muscles, especially the Medial Pterygoid muscle.

Y – Yawning: Blood supply through these arteries is essential for the muscles involved in yawning.

G – Greater and Lesser: There are two branches of the Pterygoid artery – the Greater and Lesser Pterygoid arteries.

O – Origin: The Pterygoid arteries originate from the third part of the maxillary artery.

I – Infratemporal Fossa: They course through the infratemporal fossa to reach their destinations.

D – Distribution: They supply various structures, including the muscles and glands of the oral cavity and face.

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