Supratrochlear
Supratrochlear
Supratrochlear (pronunciation: soo-pruh-trohk-lee-er) is a term used in anatomy to refer to structures located above the trochlea. The term is most commonly used in the context of the supratrochlear nerve and the supratrochlear artery.
Etymology
The term "supratrochlear" is derived from the Latin "supra", meaning "above", and "trochlea", a term used in anatomy to refer to a structure resembling a pulley.
Supratrochlear Nerve
The supratrochlear nerve is a branch of the ophthalmic nerve, which is itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve. It provides sensory innervation to the skin of the forehead and the upper eyelid.
Supratrochlear Artery
The supratrochlear artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery. It supplies blood to the forehead and the upper eyelid.
Related Terms
- Trochlea: A structure in the body that resembles a pulley.
- Supraorbital: Referring to a location above the orbit of the eye.
- Ophthalmic: Pertaining to the eye.
- Trigeminal: Referring to the fifth cranial nerve, which has three branches.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supratrochlear
- Wikipedia's article - Supratrochlear
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