: It descends obliquely forward, running alongside the buccal nerve. It passes between the medial pterygoid muscle and the insertion of the temporal muscle to reach the outer surface of the buccinator muscle .
: It typically branches off the second (pterygoid) part of the maxillary artery . arteria buccalis
While small, the arteria buccalis is part of a complex network of facial vessels . It often forms anastomoses (connections) with other branches, such as the facial artery and the infraorbital artery, ensuring redundant blood supply to the oral region. Understanding its position is crucial for dental and maxillofacial procedures to avoid accidental injury or to manage bleeding in the cheek area. : It descends obliquely forward, running alongside the