Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: May 5th, 2025

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The groove for the middle temporal artery, also known as the deep temporal artery, is one of two branches of the maxillary artery that supply blood to the temporalis and anastomose. A branch of middle temporal artery can be pulpated just in front of the earlobe.

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