Multiple choice

Which of the following arteries is the largest branch derived from the opthalmic artery?

  1. Middle meningeal artery

  2. Infraorbital artery

  3. Ciliary artery

  4. Lacrimal artery
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lacrimal artery is the largest branch of the opthalmic artery which supplies blood to the lateral rectus muscle of eye. It accompanies the lacrimal nerve along the upper border of the lateral rectus and supplies the lacrimal gland.

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