Review Note

Last Update: 09/19/2024 11:52 PM

Current Deck: @Medicine::Anatomiae::Arteries

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Artery

of retina central a.

Latin

Source

ophthalmic a.

Branches

superior nasal br., inferior nasal br., superior temporal br., inferior temporal br.

Supplies to

retina

Notes

central a. of the retina is the sole blood supply to the retina; it has no significant collateral circulation and blockage of this vessel leads to blindness; its branches are viewed in a funduscopic exam

Kenhub

Context

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