Anterior ethmoidal artery
| Anterior ethmoidal artery | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Source | Ophthalmic artery |
| Branches | Branches to ethmoid air cells and frontal sinus, meningeal branch, nasal branches |
| Vein | Ethmoidal veins |
| Supplies | Anterior and middle ethmoidal cells, frontal sinus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria ethmoidalis anterior |
| TA98 | A12.2.06.039 |
| TA2 | 4487 |
| FMA | 49986 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The anterior ethmoidal artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery in the orbit. It exits the orbit through the anterior ethmoidal foramen alongside the anterior ethmoidal nerve. It contributes blood supply to the ethmoid sinuses, frontal sinuses, the dura mater, lateral nasal wall, and nasal septum. It issues a meningeal branch, and nasal branches.