A Branch of the Maxillary Artery Reaches the Nasal Cavity

Question

A branch of the maxillary artery reaches the nasal cavity through the
A)infraorbital foramen.
B)incisive foramen.
C)sphenopalatine foramen.
D)greater and lesser palatine foramina.

Accepted Answer

The sphenopalatine foramen is the opening that allows the entry of a branch of the maxillary artery into the nasal cavity. The infraorbital foramen allows the infraorbital nerve and vessels to pass through, the incisive foramen allows the nasopalatine nerve and vessels to pass through, and the greater and lesser palatine foramina allow vessels and nerves to reach the roof of the mouth.