Deep auricular artery
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
147157007
Deep auricular artery
Definition
The deep auricular artery often arises in common with the anterior tympanic artery. It ascends in the substance of the parotid gland, behind the temporomandibular articulation, pierces the cartilaginous or bony wall of the external acoustic meatus, and supplies its cuticular lining and the outer surface of the tympanic membrane. It gives a branch to the temporomandibular joint.
The Deep auricular artery is a part of the Cardiovascular.
Also identified as
- SCTID 147157007 per UBERON