Superficial temporal artery

Blood vessels · Latin: Arteria temporalis superficialis

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In human anatomy, the superficial temporal artery is a major artery of the head.

It arises from the external carotid artery when it splits into the superficial temporal artery and maxillary artery. Its pulse can be felt above the zygomatic arch, above and in front of the tragus of the ear.

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