Cardiovascular System
Superficial Branch of Supraorbital Artery
Ramus superficialis arteriae supraorbitalis
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Origin: Supraorbital artery.
Course: Ascends superficially on the forehead.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Skin and muscles of forehead.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The superficial branch of the supraorbital artery arises from the ophthalmic artery as it emerges from the supraorbital foramen/notch.
Course
The superficial branch of the supraorbital artery ascends on the forehead.
Branches
There are no named branches; however, it forms and anastomoses with the superficial temporal and supratrochlear arteries.
Supplied Structures
The superficial branch of the supraorbital artery supplies the skin and muscles of the forehead.
