(anatomy) Either of two arterial branches that supply a large muscle on each side of the head involved in raising the lower jaw and that arise from the cerebral artery supplying the deep structures of the face.

(anatomy) A branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises just above the zygomatic arch, sends branches to the temporalis muscle, and anastomoses with a deep temporal artery.

(anatomy) Either of the two terminal branches of each external carotid artery that pass upward over the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, and are distributed by way of branches especially to the more superficial parts of the forehead and sides of the head and face.

carried out with no preparation; impromptu

without preparation; extemporaneously

Something improvised.

Alternative form of pro tem

Alternative form of pro tem

plural of ex tempore

(anatomy) A flat upper surface on the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in hearing and language.