Английская Википедия:Inferior orbital fissure
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The inferior orbital fissure is a gap between the greater wing of sphenoid bone, and the maxilla. It connects the orbit (anteriorly) with the infratemporal fossa and pterygopalatine fossa (posteriorly).[1]Шаблон:Rp
Anatomy
The medial end of the inferior orbital fissure diverges laterally from the medial end of the superior orbital fissure. It is situated between the lateral wall of the orbit and the floor of the orbit.[1]Шаблон:Rp
Contents
The fissure gives passage to multiple structures, including:
- Infraorbital nerve,[1]Шаблон:Rp artery[1]Шаблон:Rp and veinШаблон:Citation needed
- Inferior ophthalmic vein[1]Шаблон:Rp
- Zygomatic nerve[1]Шаблон:Rp
- Orbital branches of the pharyngeal nerve[1]Шаблон:Rp
- Maxillary nerve
Additional images
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Left infratemporal fossa.
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Horizontal section of nasal and orbital cavities.
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Dissection showing origins of right ocular muscles, and nerves entering by the superior orbital fissure.
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Inferior orbital fissure.
See also
References
External links
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