Fig. 2. Photographs (A–C) and illustration (D) of the branches of the right ECA. (A) native state of the right ECA with all visible caudal branches. (B, C) Demonstration of the trifurcation of the ECA into LFT, APA, and distal ECA. (D) drawing representing all caudal branches of the right ECA. HN, hypoglossal nerve; OA, occipital artery; APA, ascending pharyngeal artery; FA, facial artery; ICA, internal carotid artery; LFT, linguofacial trunk; LA, lingual artery; ECA, external carotid artery; CB, carotid bifurcation; STA, superior thyroid artery; CCA, common carotid artery.
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