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Supratrochlear artery

Field	Value
Name	Supratrochlear artery
Latin	arteria supratrochlearis, arteria frontalis
Image	Gray514_updated.png
Caption	The ophthalmic artery and its branches (supratrochlear artery labeled at center top)
Image2	Gray508.png
Caption2	The arteries of the face and scalp (supratrochlear artery labeled at upper right, above eye)
BranchFrom	Ophthalmic artery
Supplies	Skin of medial forehead and scalp, underlying pericranium and frontalis muscle

The supratrochlear artery (or frontal artery) is one of the terminal branches of the ophthalmic artery. It arises within the orbit. It exits the orbit alongside the supratrochlear nerve. It contributes arterial supply to the skin, muscles and pericranium of the forehead.

Anatomy

It branches from the ophthalmic artery near the trochlea of the superior oblique muscle in the orbit.

Origin

The supratrochlear artery branches from the ophthalmic artery in the orbit near the trochlea of the superior oblique muscle.

Course

After branching from the ophthalmic artery, it passes anteriorly through the superomedial orbit. It travels medial to the trochlear nerve. With the supratrochlear nerve, the supratrochlear artery exits the orbit through the supratrochlear notch (variably present), medial to the supraorbital foramen. It then ascends on the forehead.

Anastomoses

The supratrochlear artery anastomoses with the contralateral supratrochlear artery, and the ipsilateral supraorbital artery.

Distribution

The supratrochlear artery supplies blood to the skin of the medial aspect of the forehead and scalp, as well as the underlying pericranium and frontalis muscle.

References

Standring, Susan. (2016). "Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice".
(2020-02-29). "The Supratrochlear Artery Revisited: An Anatomic Review in Favor of Modern Cosmetic Applications in the Area". Cureus.
Standring, Susan. (2020). "Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice".

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