What is "superior alveolar artery"

n. the alveolar artery that supplies the upper teeth [syn: arteria alveolaris superior]

The superior alveolar artery may refer to:

• The posterior superior alveolar artery, a branch of the maxillary artery that serves the upper teeth and other related structures
• The anterior superior alveolar arteries, branches of the infraorbital artery, also supplying the upper teeth and related structures
• The middle superior alveolar artery, see Maxillary artery