Anterior ethmoidal artery

Anterior ethmoidal artery

The ophthalmic artery and its branches
(anterior and posterior ethmoid labeled at left)
Details
Source Ophthalmic artery
Branches Anterior meningeal artery and nasal branches
Vein Ethmoidal veins
Supplies Anterior and middle ethmoidal cells, frontal sinus
Identifiers
Latin Arteria ethmoidalis anterior
TA A12.2.06.039
FMA 49986

Anatomical terminology

The anterior ethmoidal artery, also anterior ethmoid artery is an artery of the head.

Course

Once it branches 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.

Branches

When entering the cranium, it gives off:

See also

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