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Temporal (medicine)
Temporal (pronounced /ˈtɛmpərəl/) is a term used in medicine to refer to the area of the head superior to the zygomatic arch and lateral to the forehead. The term is derived from the Latin word "tempus" which means "time", as this area of the head is where hair typically first turns grey, indicating the passage of time.
Related Terms
- Temporal bone: The temporal bone is a large, irregular bone situated in the base and side of the skull, and lateral to the temporal lobe of the cerebrum.
- Temporal lobe: The temporal lobe is one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain, and is responsible for processing sensory input and assigning it emotional meaning.
- Temporal artery: The temporal artery is a major artery of the head, supplying blood to the lateral part of the head, face and scalp.
- Temporal muscle: The temporal muscle, also known as the temporalis, is one of the muscles of mastication. It is a broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that fills the temporal fossa, superior to the zygomatic arch and deep to the temporal fascia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Temporal
- Wikipedia's article - Temporal
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