Superior Orbital Fissure Flashcards
What is a Fissure?
a Large opening
Name the Cranial Nerves of the Superior Orbital Fissure
Cranial Nerve III, IV, V(1), VI
Name the Vein in the Superior Orbital Fissure
Ophthalmic Vein
What does the Ophthalmic Vein of the Superior Orbital Fissure do?
Drains muscles of extra-ocular movement
drains the tissue of the orbit
Where is the Superior Orbital Fissure located?
Between the greater and lesser wings of the Sphenoid
The Trigeminal has 3 divisions. Name them
V(1), V(2), V(3)
V(1) has to do with what?
the Eye
V(2), V(3) has to with what?
the Mouth
V(1) is also known as?
Ophthalmic Nerve
V(2) is also known as?
Foramen Rotundum
maxillary nerve
V(3) is also known as?
Foramen Ovale
mandibular nerve
The Cranial Nerve V is also known as what?
the Trigeminal Nerve