Anterior tympanic artery
| Anterior tympanic artery | |
|---|---|
Branches of maxillary artery (anterior tympanic artery at upper left) | |
Branches of the maxillary artery | |
| Details | |
| Supplies | Middle ear |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria tympanica anterior |
| TA98 | A12.2.05.055 |
| TA2 | 4425 |
| FMA | 49692 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The anterior tympanic artery (glaserian artery) is a branch of (the mandibular part of) the maxillary artery. It passes through the petrotympanic fissure to entre the middle ear where it contributes to the formation of the circular anastomosis around the tympanic membrane. It provides arterial supply to part of the lining of the middle ear. It is accompanied by the chorda tympani nerve.