Anterior ciliary arteries

Anterior ciliary arteries
The arteries of the choroid and iris. The greater part of the sclera has been removed.
Iris, front view.
Details
SourceOphthalmic artery
VeinAnterior ciliary veins
SuppliesConjunctiva, sclera and recti muscles
Identifiers
Latinarteriae ciliares anteriores
TA98A12.2.06.034
TA24485
FMA70782
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.