Parietal branch of superficial temporal artery
Appearance
Parietal branch of superficial temporal artery | |
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![]() The arteries of the face and scalp (parietal branch visible at upper left, above ear) | |
Details | |
Source | Superficial temporal artery |
Identifiers | |
Latin | Ramus parietalis arteriae temporalis superficialis |
TA98 | A12.2.05.052 |
TA2 | 4421 |
FMA | 49670 |
Anatomical terminology |
The parietal branch of superficial temporal artery (posterior temporal) is a small artery in the head. It is larger than the frontal branch and curves upward and backward on the side of the head, lying superficial to the temporal fascia, and anastomosing with its fellow of the opposite side, and with the posterior auricular and occipital arteries.
Additional images
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Outline of side of face, showing chief surface markings.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 559 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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