short posterior ciliary artery en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of 6 to 10 arteries that arise from the ophthalmic artery or its branches, pass to the posterior part of the eyeball while surrounding the optic nerve, and enter or divide into branches entering the sclera to supply the choroid and the ciliary processes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| short posterior ciliary arteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
long posterior ciliary artery · anterior ciliary artery
Relateds
supratrochlear artery · dorsal nasal artery · supraorbital artery · medial palpebral artery · lacrimal artery · central retinal artery · posterior ethmoidal artery · anterior ciliary artery · long posterior ciliary artery · anterior ethmoidal artery
Translations (1)
cmn 睫狀後短動脈 /睫状后短动脉 (branch of the ophthalmic artery)