the inferior dental artery is a branch of the______________?
Correct answer: B. Maxillary artery
- A. Mandibular artery
- B. Maxillary artery
- C. Pterygomandibular plexus
- D. None of the above
Explanation
The inferior dental, more accurately called inferior alveolar, artery is a branch of the first part of the maxillary artery. It accompanies the inferior alveolar nerve through the mandibular foramen.
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