Term Name:	opercular artery
Synonyms:	external carotid artery, ORA
Definition:	The opercular artery arises from the hyoid stump on the first aortic arch, then follows the lateral margin of the operculum (gill covering) ventrally to reconnect into the proximal part of the first aortic arch. Isogai et al. 2001.
Ontology:	[UBERON:2005022]