Anterior Lateral Nasal Branches of Anterior Ethmoidal Artery (Right)
Rami nasales laterales anteriores arteriae ethmoideae anterioris
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Anterior ethmoidal artery.
Course: Descends into nasal cavity.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Lateral nasal wall.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The anterior lateral nasal branches of the anterior ethmoidal artery arise from the anterior ethmoidal artery as it passes through the anterior ethmoidal canal.
Course
The anterior lateral nasal branches of the anterior ethmoidal artery descend into the nasal cavity.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
As the name suggests, the anterior lateral nasal branches of the anterior ethmoidal artery supply the lateral walls of the nasal cavity, including the anterior ethmoidal air cells and frontal sinus.
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Anterior Ethmoidal Artery
The anterior ethmoid artery is an extension of the ophthalmic artery located in the orbit that extends through the anterior ethmoidal foramen along with the anterior ethmoidal nerve.
