Blood vessels of the pharynx

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The pharynx is an anatomical structure with a very rich blood supply. The upper parts of the pharynx are supplied by branches of the external carotid artery, while the lower parts are supplied by branches from the subclavian artery. Other important arteries are closely related to the pharynx but do not necessarily supply it with blood. The venous drainage of this region is done through a network of pharyngeal veins that form a venous plexus.

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Take a closer look at the blood vessels of the pharynx with our atlas galleries below:

This first gallery explores the structures from a posterior perspective.

This second gallery shows the blood vessels from a lateral perspective.

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