
The anterior ciliary arteries are seven small arteries in each eye-socket that supply the conjunctiva, sclera and the rectus muscles. They are derived from the muscular branches of the ophthalmic artery. ==Course== The anterior ciliary arteries branches of the ophthalmic artery and run to the front of the eyeball in company with the extraocular mu...
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origin,muscular arteries; branches,episcleral and anterior conjunctival arteries; distribution, iris, conjunctiva.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. one of several arteries derived from muscular branches of the ophthalmic arteries that perforate the anterior part of the sclera and anastomose with posterior ciliary arteries and contribute to the greater arterial circle of the iris, supplying the anterior vascular layer of the eyeball: iris, ciliary body, and anterior c...
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