Description
The ophthalmic artery is the main vessel that supplies the structures of the orbital cavity. The terminal branches of the ophthalmic artery, which arises from the internal carotid artery, have a rich anastomosis with branches from the facial, maxillary, and superficial temporal arteries, thus, creating a connection between the external and internal carotid arteries.
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Artery
Arteries are vessels transporting blood between heart, tissues, and other organs in order to supply them with nutrition and oxygen.
