posterior auricular artery en · NOUN
Meanings
- A small branch of the external carotid artery that supplies or gives off branches supplying the back of the ear and the adjacent region of the scalp, the middle ear, tympanic membrane, and mastoid cells.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| posterior auricular arteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Relateds
ascending pharyngeal artery · occipital artery · superior thyroid artery · lingual artery · maxillary artery · superficial temporal artery · facial artery
Translations (1)
cmn 耳後動脈 /耳后动脉 (branch of the external carotid artery)