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superficial temporal artery

Term ID
UBERON:0001614
Synonyms
  • arteria temporalis superficialis
Definition
A major artery of the head that arises from the external carotid artery when it bifurcates into the superficial temporal artery and maxillary artery. Its pulse is palpable superior to the zygomatic arch, anterior and superior to the tragus. [WP,unvetted]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superficial_temporal_artery
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