Groove for middle temporal artery
Sulcus arteriae temporalis mediae
Definition
The groove for middle temporal artery is a slight depression found on the temporal side of temporal bone. You’ll find this groove positioned just ahead of the temporal line, which marks the rear boundary of the temporal bone. The middle temporal artery which ascends in this groove, underneath the temporalis muscle, is a branch of the superficial temporal artery.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 37: External and middle ear’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 625 (Fig 37.1A).
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 920.
