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ophthalmic artery

Term ID
UBERON:0001619
Synonyms
  • arteria ophthalmica
  • opthalmic artery
Definition
The ophthalmic artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery which supplies branches to supply the eye and other structures in the orbit. It enters the orbit together with the Optic nerve through the Optic foramen/canal. [WP,modified]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophthalmic_artery
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