Ethmoidal Artery (Noun)
Meaning
A branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ethmoidal artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery that supplies structures in and around the nasal capsule.
- The anterior and posterior ethmoidal arteries are two distinct branches that originate from the ophthalmic artery.
- During endoscopic sinus surgery, a surgeon must carefully avoid damaging the anterior ethmoidal artery.
- In addition to the ethmoidal artery, the sphenopalatine artery and the maxillary artery also contribute to the nasal blood supply.
- The identification of the posterior ethmoidal artery is crucial for safe dissection of the posterior ethmoid cells during surgical procedures.