Opthalmic artery is the branch of part of _________ internal carotid artery ?

Correct answer: C. Intra cerebral

  • A. Intra cavernous
  • B. Intra petrous
  • C. Intra cerebral
  • D. Extra cranial

Explanation

The ophthalmic artery arises from the intracranial, or cerebral/supraclinoid, part of the internal carotid artery after it emerges from the cavernous sinus. It then enters the orbit through the optic canal.

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