Posterior Auricular Artery

Question 1

Origin

Answer 1

ECA posterior aspect above posterior belly digastric

Question 2

Course

Answer 2

Passes backward along its upper border then curves upwards behind auricle

Question 3

Branches

Answer 3

1. Auricular artery
2. Occipital artery
3. Stylomastoid artery (40% of cases)

Question 4

Aurcilar artery

Answer 4

To auricle back

Question 5

Occipital artery

Answer 5

To scalp above and behind auricle

Question 6

Stylomastoid arteries

Answer 6

Supplies middle ear