Superficial Temporal Artery Mnemonic [ NEVER FORGET AGAIN ]

Mnemonic :   SUPERFICIAL

S – Skin: The Superficial Temporal Artery is located just beneath the skin on the side of the head.

U – Upper Jaw: It runs upwards and posteriorly from the upper jaw area.

P – Parotid Gland: The artery travels through or around the parotid gland.

E – External Ear: It supplies blood to the external ear region.

R – Retromandibular Vein: It often accompanies the retromandibular vein in its course.

F – Frontal Branch: A branch of the artery, known as the frontal branch, supplies blood to the forehead area.

I – Inferior Temporal Artery: The Superficial Temporal Artery is a branch of the larger Inferior Temporal Artery.

C – Cranial Nerves: It may course near cranial nerves, especially the facial nerve.

I – Intracranial Connections: It has connections with the intracranial circulatory system.

A – Auriculotemporal Nerve: This artery often travels in close proximity to the auriculotemporal nerve.

L – Lateral Scalp: It supplies blood to the lateral scalp region.