Pulsations of the following aery can be felt over the zygoma: (A) Transverse facial aery, (B) Facial aery, (C) Deep temporal aery, (D) Superficial temporal aery
Answer is D. The superficial temporal aery enters scalp in front of root of zygoma and divides into anterior and posterior branches.The pulsations of the facial aery can be felt 1.25 cm lateral to the angle of the mouth.Reference: Textbook of anatomy, head neck, and brain, Vishram Singh, 2nd edition, page no.49