superficial temporal artery
Anatomical term for the artery that runs superficially over the temporal region of the head.
The superficial temporal artery can be palpated near the temple.
Compound of 浅 (sen, 'superficial'), 側頭 (sokutō, 'temporal region'), and 動脈 (dōmyaku, 'artery'). The reading follows standard on'yomi for each kanji.