The Pulse Felt by Palpating the Temple Just Anterior to the Auricle

Question

The pulse felt by palpating the temple just anterior to the auricle is coming from the artery.
A) maxillary
B) superficial temporal
C) external carotid
D) facial

Accepted Answer

The superficial temporal artery is the vessel palpated at the temple just anterior to the auricle, as it is a branch of the external carotid artery that ascends to the temporal region.