Superficial temporal branches of auriculotemporal nerve
Rami temporales superficiales nervi auriculotemporalis
- Related terms: Superficial temporal branches; Superficial temporal branches (Auriculotemporal nerve)
Definition
The superficial temporal branches (rami temporales superficiales) accompany the superficial temporal artery to the vertex of the skull; they supply the skin of the temporal region and communicate with the facial and zygomaticotemporal nerves.
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