Corpus: Anterior temporal artery
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Synonyms: Ramus temporalis anterior
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The anterior temporal artery is a terminal branch of the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery (ACM) that supplies the temporal lobe.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The anterior temporal artery emerges from the fissura sylvii and runs over the temporal lobe. The temporopolar artery can emerge from it as a branch.
Function[Bearbeiten]
The anterior temporal artery supplies the anterior third of the superior, medial and inferior temporal gyrus.