Posterior auricular artery
| Posterior auricular artery | |
|---|---|
The arteries of the face and scalp. (Posterior auricular visible slightly below ear.) | |
Superficial dissection of the right side of the neck, showing the carotid and subclavian arteries. | |
| Details | |
| Source | External carotid artery |
| Vein | Posterior auricular vein |
| Supplies | Scalp posterior to the auricle and to the auricle itself |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria auricularis posterior |
| TA98 | A12.2.05.037 |
| TA2 | 4405 |
| FMA | 49624 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The posterior auricular artery is a small artery that arises from the external carotid artery. It ascends along the side of the head. It supplies several muscles of the neck and several structures of the head.