Lacrimal artery

Lacrimal artery
The ophthalmic artery and its branches. (Lacrimal artery visible at center right.)
The tarsi and their ligaments. Right eye; front view. (Lacrimal artery visible at upper left.)
Details
SourceOphthalmic artery
BranchesLateral palpebral arteries
zygomatic branches
recurrent branch
SuppliesLacrimal gland, eyelids, conjunctiva
Identifiers
Latinarteria lacrimalis
TA98A12.2.06.027
TA24476
FMA49927
Anatomical terminology

The lacrimal artery is an artery of the orbit. It is a branch of the ophthalmic artery. It accompanies the lacrimal nerve along the upper border of the lateral rectus muscle, travelling forward to reach the lacrimal gland. It supplies the lacrimal gland, two rectus muscles of the eye, the eyelids, and the conjunctiva.