superficial temporal artery

superficial temporal artery
superficial temporal artery n the one of the two terminal branches of each external carotid artery that arises in the substance of the parotid gland, passes upward over the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, and is distributed by way of branches esp. to the more superficial parts of the side of the face and head

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  • Superficial temporal artery — Infobox Artery Name = PAGENAME Latin = arteria temporalis superficialis GraySubject = 144 GrayPage = 559 Caption = Outline of side of face, showing chief surface markings. (Superficial temporal a. visible at center, to left of ear.) Caption2 =… …   Wikipedia

  • superficial temporal artery — noun : the one of the two terminal branches of each external carotid artery that arises behind the parotid gland and passes upward between the mandibular condyle and the auditory meatus to the zygoma …   Useful english dictionary

  • Parietal branch of superficial temporal artery — Infobox Artery Name = PAGENAME Latin = ramus parietalis arteriae temporalis superficialis GraySubject = 144 GrayPage = 559 Caption = The arteries of the face and scalp. (Parietal branch visible at upper left, above ear.) Caption2 = BranchFrom =… …   Wikipedia

  • Frontal branch of superficial temporal artery — Infobox Artery Name = PAGENAME Latin = ramus frontalis arteriae temporalis superficialis GraySubject = 144 GrayPage = 559 Caption = The arteries of the face and scalp. (Frontal branch labeled at upper right.) Caption2 = BranchFrom = superficial… …   Wikipedia

  • Anterior auricular branches of superficial temporal artery — Infobox Artery Name = PAGENAME Latin = rami auriculares anteriores arteriae temporalis superficialis GraySubject = 144 GrayPage = 559 Caption = The arteries of the face and scalp. (Anterior auricular visible but not labeled.) Caption2 =… …   Wikipedia

  • temporal artery — n 1) either of two branches of the maxillary artery that supply the temporalis and anastomose with the middle temporal artery called also deep temporal artery 2 a) SUPERFICIAL TEMPORAL ARTERY b) a branch of the superficial temporal artery that… …   Medical dictionary

  • temporal artery — noun any of the three arteries on either side of the brain supplying the cortex of the temporal lobe • Hypernyms: ↑cerebral artery, ↑arteria cerebri • Hyponyms: ↑anterior temporal artery, ↑arteria temporalis anterior, ↑intermediate temporal… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Superficial temporal vein — Infobox Vein Name = PAGENAME Latin = venae temporales superficiales GraySubject = 167 GrayPage = 645 Caption = Veins of the head and neck. ( Sup. Temp. labeled at center, anterior to the ear.) Caption2 = Bloodvessels of the eyelids, front view.… …   Wikipedia

  • Middle temporal artery — Artery: Middle temporal artery The arteries of the face and scalp. (Middle temporal visible near center.) …   Wikipedia

  • Temporal fascia — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = fascia temporalis GraySubject = 109 GrayPage = 386 Caption = The Temporalis; the zygomatic arch and Masseter have been removed. Caption2 = Muscles of the head, face, and neck. (Temporal fascia labeled at… …   Wikipedia

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