Lateral palpebral arteries

Artery: Lateral palpebral arteries
Bloodvessels of the eyelids, front view. (Lateral palpebral arteries visible but not labeled.)
Latin	arteriae palpebrales laterales
Gray's	subject #146 569
Supplies	eyelid
Source	lacrimal artery

The lateral palpebral arteries are small arteries which supply the eyelid.

See also

• Medial palpebral arteries

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