Eye & Accessory Visual Structures
Superior Peripheral Arterial Arcade
Arcus arteriosus peripheralis superioris
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Superior lateral and medial palpebral arteries.
Course: Along the superior margin of the superior tarsus.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Upper eyelid.
Origin
The superior peripheral arterial arcade is one of two arterial arcades formed in the upper eyelid by the anastomosis of the superior lateral and medial arteries.
Course
The superior peripheral arterial arcade extends the length of the upper eyelid, above the superior margin of the superior tarsus (Yanoff & Duker, 2013).
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The superior peripheral arterial arcade supplies the superior eyelid.
References
Yanoff, M. & Duker, J. S. (2013) Ophthalmology E-Book: Expert Consult: Online and Print Elsevier Health Sciences.
