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deep temporal artery

anterior deep temporal artery

The deep temporal arteries, two in number, anterior and posterior, ascend between the Temporalis and the pericranium. They supply the muscle, and anastomose with the middle temporal artery. The anterior communicates with the lacrimal artery by means of small branches which perforate the zygomatic bone and great wing of the sphenoid.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure temporal artery
Latin Name anterior deep temporal artery
FMA ID 49742

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deep temporal artery?

The deep temporal arteries, two in number, anterior and posterior, ascend between the Temporalis and the pericranium. They supply the muscle, and anastomose with the middle temporal artery. The anterior communicates with the lacrimal artery by means of small branches which perforate the zygomatic bo

What is the Latin name for the deep temporal artery?

The Latin name for the deep temporal artery is anterior deep temporal artery.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49742 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0035041 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q264834 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.