(anatomy) A branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises just above the zygomatic arch, sends branches to the temporalis muscle, and anastomoses with a deep temporal artery.

plural of temporal dead zone

(anatomy) Either of two arterial branches that supply a large muscle on each side of the head involved in raising the lower jaw and that arise from the cerebral artery supplying the deep structures of the face.

carried out with no preparation; impromptu

without preparation; extemporaneously

Something improvised.

Alternative form of pro tem

Alternative form of pro tem

plural of ex tempore

plural of temporalis