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pos·te·ri·or tem·po·ral arte·ry

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  1. posterior temporal artery, arteria temporalis posteriornoun

    temporal artery that supplies the posterior part of the cortex of the temporal lobe

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  1. posterior temporal artery

    In human anatomy, the superficial temporal artery is a major artery of the head. It arises from the external carotid artery when it splits into the superficial temporal artery and maxillary artery. Its pulse can be felt above the zygomatic arch, above and in front of the tragus of the ear.

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  1. posterior temporal artery

    The posterior temporal artery is a branch of the external carotid artery that is found in the head region. It supplies blood to parts of the scalp, the auricle of the ear, temple region, and other nearby parts of the head. This artery can further divide into several branches, such as posterior auricular artery and occipital artery, based on its course and the specific parts it serves.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of posterior temporal artery in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of posterior temporal artery in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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