Superficial temporal 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
SourceExternal carotid artery
BranchesTransverse facial artery
Middle temporal artery
Anterior auricular branch
frontal branch
parietal branch
VeinSuperficial temporal vein
SuppliesTemple, scalp
Identifiers
Latinarteria temporalis superficialis
TA98A12.2.05.045
TA24413
FMA49650
Anatomical terminology

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.

Its pulse can be felt above the zygomatic arch, above and in front of the tragus of the ear.