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Ophthalmic artery is a branch of _________ part of internal carotid artery ?

Correct answer: C. Inracerebral

  • A. Intracavernous
  • B. Intrapetrous
  • C. Inracerebral
  • D. Extra cranial

Explanation

The ophthalmic artery arises from the internal carotid after it has passed through the cavernous sinus, from its intracranial or cerebral part. The other parts listed are either too proximal or are not standard sites of origin.

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