English Explanatory Dictionary

superficial temporal artery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Either of the two terminal branches of each external carotid artery that pass upward over the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, and are distributed by way of branches especially to the more superficial parts of the forehead and sides of the head and face.

Word forms

superficial temporal artery superficial temporal arteries

Related words

ascending pharyngeal artery facial artery lingual artery maxillary artery occipital artery posterior auricular artery superior thyroid artery
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