Superficial temporal artery
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.
| Superficial temporal artery | |
|---|---|
Frontal branch of the superficial temporal artery | |
Superficial dissection of the right side of the neck, showing the carotid and subclavian arteries. | |
| Details | |
| Source | External carotid artery |
| Branches | Transverse facial artery Middle temporal artery Anterior auricular branch frontal branch parietal branch |
| Vein | superficial temporal vein |
| Supplies | temple, scalp |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria temporalis superficialis |
| TA98 | A12.2.05.045 |
| TA2 | 4413 |
| FMA | 49650 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Its pulse can be felt above the zygomatic arch, above and in front of the tragus of the ear.
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