Superficial temporal artery
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
181325005
Superficial temporal artery
Definition
A major artery of the head that arises from the external carotid artery when it bifurcates into the superficial temporal artery and maxillary artery. Its pulse is palpable superior to the zygomatic arch, anterior and superior to the tragus. [WP,unvetted].
The Superficial temporal artery is a part of the Cardiovascular.
Also identified as
- SCTID 181325005 per UBERON