Parietal branch of superficial temporal artery

Parietal branch of superficial temporal artery

Infobox Artery
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Latin = ramus parietalis arteriae temporalis superficialis
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GrayPage = 559



Caption = The arteries of the face and scalp. (Parietal branch visible at upper left, above ear.)


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BranchFrom = superficial temporal artery
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DorlandsPre = r_02
DorlandsSuf = 12691416
The parietal branch of superficial temporal artery (posterior temporal), larger than the frontal, 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.


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