transverse facial arteries

A form of transverse facial artery — A large branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises in the parotid gland and supplies or gives off branches supplying the parotid gland, masseter muscle, and adjacent parts.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of transverse facial artery
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