After a broad review of the literature published on the subject, the m
orphology of the infra-orbitary artery is precised and its collateral
and terminal branches are described. This study is also carried out on
histological sections of different aged fetuses. The integration way
of the infra-orbitary artery into the facial vascular system allows to
fully understand the morphology and distribution of its anastomoses w
ith the other branches of the external carotid artery or those arised
from the internal carotid artery.