short posterior ciliary artery

Origin

ophthalmic artery

Course

• one of approximately 7 branches of the ophthalmic artery that pass around the optic nerve to supply the eyeball

Branches

• the artery divides into approximately 15-20 branches that penetrate the sclera adjacent to the optic nerve

Anastomoses

• long posterior ciliary artery
• central retinal artery
• anterior ciliary artery

Distribution

choroid & ciliary processes

More general terms

• artery