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| 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 | |
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.