Orbital anatomy for the surgeon

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2012 Nov;24(4):525-36. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2012.08.003.

Abstract

An anatomic description of the orbit and its contents and the eyelids directed toward surgeons is the focus of this article. The bone and soft tissue anatomic nuances for surgery are highlighted, including a section on osteology, muscles, and the orbital suspensory system. Innervation and vascular anatomy are also addressed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Eyelids / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Oculomotor Muscles / anatomy & histology
  • Orbit / anatomy & histology*
  • Orbit / blood supply
  • Orbit / innervation