Recurrent cavernous branches of the ophthalmic artery.
Two arteries arising from the orbit, coursing through the superior orbital fissure to supply the cavernous region and the tentorium, may be identified at angiography. The radiologic and anatomic appearances of these arteries are discussed on the basis of the embryologic development.
D000818:Animals; D001163:Arteriovenous Anastomosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008579:Meningioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009880:Ophthalmic Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography