Branches of ophthalmic artery (mnemonic)

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 12 Feb 2019

A useful mnemonic to remember the branches of the ophthalmic artery is:

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Mnemonic

The order of the mnemonic is not the correct order of the branches as they arise from the ophthalmic artery. The first and second last branches of the mnemonic are the terminal branches, both of which exit the orbit medially to supply the forehead and scalp.

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