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The posterior temporal branch of middle cerebral artery (aka posterior temporal artery) arises from the inferior terminal branch of the middle cerebral artery. It travels laterally, through the lateral sulcus, and then inferiorly along the lateral surface of the posterior part of the temporal lobe.
It provides an arterial supply to the lateral surface of the posterior part of the temporal lobe.
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Temporal Artery
Inflamed temporal arteries show a concentric hypoechogenic mural thickening “halo” that is thought to represent inflammatory wall edema.
