the orbit Flashcards
what are the 3 margins of the bony orbit?
frontal, zygomatic, and maxilla
the roof is formed by?
the orbital plate of the frontal bone
also post lesser wing of sphenoid
what forms the medial wall
the lamina paprycea of ethmoid, lacrimal, maxilla, and frontal
supraorbital formamen/notch have what passing thru?
supraorbital VAN
what passes thru the infraorbital groove
infraorbital VAN
lacrimal fossa/ groove is located where?
and contais what
it is located between the ant and post lacrimal crests
it contains the lacrimal sac
what is the purpose of the lacrimal sac
gets filled with tears
when u insert a probe downwards from the lacrimal fossa, u go thru the nasolacrimal canal that contains the nasolacrimal duct. what is the significance?
it is why u get a runny nose when u cry
what is the diff between the fossa for lacrimal gland and the lacrimal fossa for the lacrimal sac?
the gland secretes tears, the sac collects them
what passes thru the inferior orbital fissure>
maxillary nerve and inf, ophthalmic vein.
communicates with the pterygopalatien fossa
where is the superior orbital fissure located
between the greater and lesser wings of the the sphenoid
what are the 3 branches of the ophthalmic nerve?
NFL
nasocilliary, frontal, and lacrimal
what passes thru the superior orbital fissure?
ophthalmic n (NFL), abducent, oculomotor, trochlear, and sup. ophthalmic vein
what passes thru the optic canal?
optic n, and ophthalmic artery
the zygomaticotemporal and zygomaticofacial foramina are located on what wall?
lateral
have nerves of the same name passing thru