transverse facial artery

noun

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

nountransverse facial artery (plural transverse facial arteries)

plural transverse facial arteries

  1. anatomyA 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.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 面橫動脈 /面横动脉
  • 面橫動脈 /面横动脉 (miànhéngdòngmài)branch of the superficial temporal artery
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APA

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“transverse facial artery.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transverse%20facial%20artery. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “transverse facial artery,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transverse%20facial%20artery.

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