Groove for Middle Temporal Artery

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Last updated: Dec 9th, 2024
Groove for Middle Temporal Artery
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The groove for the middle temporal artery, also known as the deep temporal artery, is one of two branches of the maxillary artery that supply blood to the temporalis and anastomose. A branch of middle temporal artery can be pulpated just in front of the earlobe.