anterior ethmoidal artery

a. ethmoidalis anterior

The anterior ethmoidal artery, also anterior ethmoid artery is an artery of the head. Once branching from the ophthalmic artery, it accompanies the nasociliary nerve through the anterior ethmoidal canal to supply the anterior and middle ethmoidal cells, frontal sinus, and anterosuperior aspect of the lateral nasal wall[WP].

Type Nerve
Parent Structure ethmoidal artery
Latin Name a. ethmoidalis anterior
FMA ID 49986

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior ethmoidal artery?
The anterior ethmoidal artery, also anterior ethmoid artery is an artery of the head. Once branching from the ophthalmic artery, it accompanies the nasociliary nerve through the anterior ethmoidal canal to supply the anterior and middle ethmoidal cells, frontal sinus, and anterosuperior aspect of th
What is the Latin name for the anterior ethmoidal artery?
The Latin name for the anterior ethmoidal artery is a. ethmoidalis anterior.

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