Anatomy

Ophthalmic Artery

Artery originating from the internal carotid artery and distributing to the eye, orbit and adjacent facial structures.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Artery originating from the internal carotid artery and distributing to the eye, orbit and adjacent facial structures.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteries, Ophthalmic
  • Artery, Ophthalmic
  • Ophthalmic Arteries

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.622w

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NLM Classification

WG 595.O7

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ophthalmic Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009880. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009880
  2. Ophthalmic Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophthalmic_artery
  3. Ophthalmic Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q497574