Hyaloid artery
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Hyaloid artery
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The hyaloid artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery, which is itself a branch of the internal carotid artery. It is contained within the optic stalk of the eye and extends from the optic disc through the vitreous humor to the lens. Usually fully regressed before birth, its purpose is to supply nutrients to the developing lens in the growing fetus. During the tenth week of development in humans, the lens grows independent of a blood supply and the hyaloid artery usually regresses. Its proxima
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyaloid_artery
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2020-10-27T20:38:16Z
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