Anterior temporal artery - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS

Antoine Micheau

The anterior temporal artery is a branch of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) (M1 segment) that curves out of the Sylvian fissure and runs over the temporal lobe to supply the anterior third of the superior, middle and inferior temporal gyri.

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Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Cardiovascular system >
Arteries >
Aorta >
Aortic arch >
Common carotid artery >
Internal carotid artery >
Cerebral part >
Middle cerebral artery >
Sphenoid part; Horizontal part; M1 segment >
Anterior temporal artery

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human neuroanatomy

Underlying structures:

Uncal artery

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