What Is Temporal Arteritis?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
The temporal arteries are located on both sides of the head. There are deep, superficial and middle temporal arteries. The deep temporal arteries supply the large muscles that help raise the lower jaw. The superficial temporal arteries pass over the zygomatic process on the temporal bone and supply blood to more superficial parts of the head and face. The middle temporal arteries send blood to one of the large muscles that help raise the lower jaw.
There are conditions that can negatively affect the temporal arteries, including temporal arteritis. This condition is fairly common and is treatable by a medical professional.
