superficial temporal artery en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superficial temporal arteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
middle temporal artery · deep temporal artery
Relateds
ascending pharyngeal artery · occipital artery · superior thyroid artery · lingual artery · maxillary artery · posterior auricular artery · facial artery
Translations (1)
cmn 顳淺動脈 /颞浅动脉 (branch of the external carotid artery)