KROK 1 Stomatology 2012 – Question 183 · KROK (Dentistry)
In order to prevent massive haemorrhage in the region of oral cavity floor it is required to ligate an artery which is located within Pirogov’s triangle. What artery is it?
- A. Ascending pharyngeal artery
- B. Superior thyroid artery
- C. Maxillary artery
- D. Lingual artery
- E. Facial artery
Hint
Recall the boundaries and floor of Pirogov's triangle in the submandibular region, and ask which vessel runs deep to the muscle forming its floor.
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