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An anatomical study on the lingual-facial trunk
Valéria Paula Sassoli Fazan1, Jefferson Hilário Nery da Silva, Celso Teixeira Borges
1Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil. vpsfazan@yahoo.com.br
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy : SRA
|November 14, 2008
Summary
This study measured lingual artery variations and diameters in cadavers. Findings provide anatomical data on the lingual artery
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Vascular Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- The lingual artery is a critical vessel in head and neck anatomy.
- Understanding its origin variations is crucial for surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify variations in the lingual artery origin.
- To measure the distance of the lingual artery origin from clinical landmarks.
- To compare lingual artery diameters between normal and variable origins.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of 42 formalin-fixed male cadavers.
- Bilateral assessment of lingual artery anatomy.
- Measurements using an electronic digital caliper.
Main Results:
- Lingual artery origin distance from the common carotid artery bifurcation was approximately 1.0 cm bilaterally.
- No significant difference in origin distance was noted compared to lingual-facial trunks.
- Lingual artery diameters were measured, with slight variations between right and left sides and compared to lingual-facial trunks.
Conclusions:
- The study contributes valuable data on lingual artery diameter.
- Provides anatomical insights into the lingual artery's relation to clinically relevant landmarks.
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