VASCULAR
TYPES OF ARTERIES
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Question
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This artery supplies blood to the temples
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Middle temporal artery
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Superior labial artery
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Occipital artery
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Infraorbital artery
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -STA is the main artery that supplies blood to the temporal and parietal regions. The STA is a terminal branch of the external carotid artery, which arises from the depths and runs upwards, gradually taking a superficial course.
Detailed explanation-2: -Background: The middle temporal artery (MTA) is the proximal medial branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA), supplying the temporalis muscle along with deep temporal arteries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Temporal arteritis (TA), also called giant cell arteritis (GCA) or cranial arteritis, is a systemic inflammatory vasculitis of medium and large-sized arteries occurring most frequently in adults.
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