During the extraoral examination of a patient,an artery is visually noted under the skin of the patient in the temporal region.Which artery can be visualized in this manner during the examination?
A)Middle temporal artery
B)Transverse facial artery
C)Superficial temporal artery
D)Maxillary artery

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The superficial temporal artery can be visualized under the skin of the temporal region during extraoral examination. The middle temporal artery is not visible as it is deep to the skin. The transverse facial artery runs horizontally across the face and is not typically visible in the temporal region. The maxillary artery is not visible as it runs deeper within the skull.

During the Extraoral Examination of a Patient,an Artery Is Visually