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Superior Peripheral Arterial Arcade
Eye & Accessory Visual Structures

Superior Peripheral Arterial Arcade

Arcus arteriosus peripheralis superioris

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Quick Facts

Origin: Superior lateral and medial palpebral arteries.

Course: Along the superior margin of the superior tarsus.

Branches: None.

Supplied Structures: Upper eyelid.

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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.

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