GENERAL HISTOLOGY

VASCULAR

TYPES OF ARTERIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This artery supplies blood to the upper eyelids and forehead
A
Posterior auricular artery
B
Submental artery
C
Middle temporal artery
D
Supraorbital artery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The supraorbital artery is also a branch of the ophthalmic artery and passes through the supraorbital foramen to supply the skin of the forehead and Levator palpebrae muscle. Other branches of the ophthalmic artery include the ethmoid arteries, medial palpebral vessels, and terminal branches.

Detailed explanation-2: -The internal carotid artery, being one of the most clinically relevant and vital arteries, supplies oxygenated blood to crucial structures such as the brain and eyes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The supraorbital artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying part of the orbit and face.

Detailed explanation-4: -The branches of the ophthalmic artery-dorsal nasal artery, supratrochlear artery, and supraorbital artery-are responsible for the nutrition of the forehead. These arteries are connected with those lying next to them. Additionally, they all anastomose with the frontal branch of the superficial temporal artery.

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