18 Questions
What is the function of the superior and inferior branches that arise from a single trunk of the ophthalmic artery?
Supplying the extraocular muscles
Which artery passes through the supraorbital foramen to supply muscles and skin of the forehead?
Supraorbital artery
Which artery supplies the posterior ethmoidal sinuses?
Posterior ethmoidal artery
Which artery traverses the anterior ethmoidal canal and supplies the anterior and middle ethmoidal sinuses?
Anterior ethmoidal artery
What is the point of origin of the posterior ethmoidal artery?
Where the ophthalmic artery reaches the medial wall of the orbit
What is the final destination of the posterior ethmoidal artery after supplying the posterior ethmoidal sinuses?
The meninges
What is the origin of the internal palpebral arteries?
Ophthalmic artery
What is the primary function of the lacrimal artery?
Supplies the lacrimal gland, eyelids, and conjunctiva
Which artery supplies the forehead and scalp?
Supratrochlear artery
How many posterior ciliary arteries can the ophthalmic artery branch into?
1-5
Where do the long and short posterior ciliary arteries perforate the sclera?
Posteriorly near the optic nerve
Which artery emerges from the infraorbital foramen?
Infraorbital artery
What is the route of the infraorbital artery?
Inferior orbital fissure, orbit, infraorbital canal, infraorbital foramen
How can the muscular branches of the ophthalmic artery arise?
Either when the ophthalmic artery is continuing medially or laterally
Which vein drains blood from the capillaries of the retina?
Central retinal vein
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the ophthalmic artery?
Central artery of the retina
What is the branch of the maxillary artery that gives off the anterior superior alveolar artery?
Infraorbital artery
What is the relationship between the ophthalmic artery and the optic nerve?
The ophthalmic artery continues posterior to the optic nerve
This quiz covers the branches of the ophthalmic artery, including the superior and inferior branches that supply the extraocular muscles, the supraorbital artery, and the ethmoidal arteries. Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the eye and its blood supply. Identify the different branches of the ophthalmic artery and their functions.
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