Arteria tympanica anterior Last edited and medically reviewed by Alaric Steinmetz on 07.04.2024 Synonyms anterior tympanic artery, A. tympanica anterior The anterior tympanic artery is a branch of the Arteria maxillaris.AnatomyThe anterior tympanic artery passes through the Sphenopetrosal fissure to the tympanic cavity, supplying it as well as the temporomandibular joint.