middle temporal artery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises just above the zygomatic arch, sends branches to the temporalis muscle, and anastomoses with a deep temporal artery.

Word forms

middle temporal artery middle temporal arteries

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