| Anterior ciliary arteries | |
|---|---|
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 Iris, front view. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Ophthalmic artery |
| Vein | Anterior ciliary veins |
| Supplies | Conjunctiva, sclera and recti muscles |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteriae ciliares anteriores |
| TA98 | A12.2.06.034 |
| TA2 | 4485 |
| FMA | 70782 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The anterior ciliary arteries are seven arteries in each eye-socket that arise from muscular branches of the ophthalmic artery and supply the conjunctiva, sclera, rectus muscles, and the ciliary body. The arteries end by anastomosing with branches of the long posterior ciliary arteries to form the circulus arteriosus major.