Arteria Ethmoidalis (Noun)
Meaning
A branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The arteria ethmoidalis is a small but vital branch of the ophthalmic artery that supplies structures in and around the nasal capsule.
- During the surgical procedure, the surgeon carefully ligated the arteria ethmoidalis to prevent excessive bleeding.
- The arteria ethmoidalis is responsible for supplying blood to the nasal septum, as well as the lateral nasal wall.
- Anatomical studies have shown that the arteria ethmoidalis typically arises from the ophthalmic artery near the optic canal.
- Damage to the arteria ethmoidalis can result in significant epistaxis, or nasal bleeding, due to its critical role in supplying the nasal capsule.