Mandibular Blood Supply — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Inferior alveolar artery
The inferior alveolar artery (a branch of the first part of the maxillary artery) enters the mandibular foramen and travels through the mandibular canal, giving off dental branches to supply the mandibular teeth and periodontium. It exits at the mental foramen as the mental artery. The incisive artery continues anteriorly within the bone to supply the incisors and canines.
Reference: Moore – Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., 2019