middle temporal arteries

A form of middle temporal artery — A branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises just above the zygomatic arch, sends branches to the temporalis muscle, and anastomoses with a deep temporal artery.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of middle temporal artery
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