Anatomy of the superficial nerves and vessels of the head. Temporal vessels are located in front of the ear. Behind the ear from below upwards is the auricular nerve and occipital nerves. Facial vessels and branches of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) are shown emerging from the parotid gland in front of the ear. From Sobotta, J. (1906) Atlas der deskriptiven Anatomie des Menschen. Vol 3, Das Nerven- und Gefasssystem des Menschen. J. F. Lehmann, Munchen, Fig. 491.