Parietal branch of superficial temporal artery

Parietal branch of superficial temporal artery
The arteries of the face and scalp (parietal branch visible at upper left, above ear)
Details
Source	Superficial temporal artery
Identifiers
Latin	Ramus parietalis arteriae temporalis superficialis
TA	A12.2.05.052
FMA	49670
Anatomical terminology []

The parietal branch of superficial temporal artery (posterior temporal) is a small artery in the head. It is larger than the frontal branch and curves upward and backward on the side of the head, lying superficial to the temporal fascia, and anastomosing with its fellow of the opposite side, and with the posterior auricular and occipital arteries.

Outline of side of face, showing chief surface markings.

This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 559 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)