the orbit Flashcards
the optic canal is located along which wall of the orbit?
superior wall of the orbit
what are the contents of the optic canal?
optic nerve and ophthalmic artery
what are the openings located along the medial wall of the orbit?
anterior ethmoid and posterior ethmoid foramina
what is the name given to the medial wall of the orbit?
lamina papyracea
the superior orbital fissure is located along which wall of the orbit?
lateral wall of the orbit
what are the contents of the superior orbital fissure?
oculomotor, trochlear and abducents cranial nerve. ophthalmic division of the trigeminal cranial nerve and ophthalmic veins
what opening(s) are located along the inferior wall of the orbit?
inferior orbital fissure
what is contained in the inferior orbital fissure?
maxillary division of trigeminal nerve
