Major arterial circle of the iris"[1][2][3] (also: "major circulus arteriosus of iris",[4] or "circulus arteriosus iridis major"[4]) is a circular artery[3] of the eye formed by anastomoses of the anterior ciliary arteries and long posterior ciliary arteries at the ciliary body.[1][2][3] It supplies arterial blood to the iris,[1][3] ciliary processes of[1] the ciliary body,[3] and anterior choroid.[1]
| Major circulus arteriosus of iris | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | circulus arteriosus iridis major |
| TA98 | A15.2.03.034 |
| TA2 | 4482 |
| FMA | 58529 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The major arterial circle of the iris is situated within the ciliary stroma[3] in the anterior part of the ciliary body[1] near the root of the iris.[1][3]
References
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