Term Name: ophthalmic artery
Synonyms: arteria ophthalmica, opthalmic artery
Definition: The ophthalmic artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery which supplies branches to supply the eye and other structures in the orbit. It enters the orbit together with the Optic nerve through the Optic foramen/canal. [WP,modified].
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001619]

Relationships
develops into: hyaloid artery
is part of: internal carotid artery
has parts: central retinal artery ethmoidal artery lacrimal artery medial palpebral artery ophthalmotemporal branch of external ophthalmic artery supraorbital artery terminal branch of ophthalmic artery
is a type of: head blood vessel structure with developmental contribution from neural crest systemic artery