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superficial temporal a arises within what structure?
where can u feel its pulse?
what are its branches? and what do they supply?
what is the main artery it gives off? and what does this one supply?
where can u feel its pulse?
what are its branches? and what do they supply?
what is the main artery it gives off? and what does this one supply?
parotid gland
•pulse felt over zygomatic arch
• gives off several branches (parotid, frontal, parietal, middle temporal and transverse
facial arteries) to supply the lateral aspect of the scalp
• the transverse facial artery is one of the main arteries of the superficial face. It crosses masseter above the parotid duct and supplies the parotid gland, parotid duct, masseter
and skin.
•pulse felt over zygomatic arch
• gives off several branches (parotid, frontal, parietal, middle temporal and transverse
facial arteries) to supply the lateral aspect of the scalp
• the transverse facial artery is one of the main arteries of the superficial face. It crosses masseter above the parotid duct and supplies the parotid gland, parotid duct, masseter
and skin.
