What is another word for ascending pharyngeal artery?
Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɛndɪŋ fˈɑːɹɪnd͡ʒˌi͡əl ˈɑːtəɹi] (IPA) 
Synonyms for the term "ascending pharyngeal artery" include the superior pharyngeal artery, the pharyngeal branch of the ascending cervical artery, and the artery of Hirschsprung. This artery arises from the external carotid artery near the level of the hyoid bone and ascends medially between the internal and external carotid arteries to reach the base of the skull. It supplies the pharynx, tonsils, and other structures in the posterior pharyngeal wall. Understanding the synonyms for this artery is important in medical terminology, where it is often referenced in the context of head and neck anatomy and pathology.
