On the cheek the artery supplies the lacrimal sac and orbicularis oculi and ultimately anastomoses with the ophthalmic artery (the dorsal nasal branch). It also ascends toward the medial angle of the orbit, and lies within the fibers of the quadratus labii superioris (a broad sheet of muscle that arises from the lateral aspect of the nose to ...

The facial artery, formerly called the external maxillary artery, is a branch of the external carotid artery that supplies blood to superficial structures of the medial regions of the face.

The facial artery is a major vessel originating from the external carotid artery (ECA) that primarily supplies the face's superficial structures (see Image. Facial Artery). This artery ascends from the neck to the face, traversing significant anatomical landmarks, such as the mandible and the mouth's angle.

Knowledge of the anatomical relations among the facial artery, vein, parotid duct, and facial nerve from the oral cavity side can enhance the safety and efficacy of midface reconstruction surgeries involving intraoral anastomosis procedures.