Rolandic Anatomy
Long Posterior Ciliary Arteries
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Small paired arteries arising from the ophthalmic artery that pierce the sclera to supply the choroid and outer retinal layers posterior to the globe. Essential for retinal perfusion; compromised in inflammatory and ischemic chorioretinal diseases.
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