NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the forehead and upper eyelids?
A
Superficial Temporal Artery
B
Internal Carotid Artery
C
External Carotid Artery
D
Maxillary 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 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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