Dr Ashwani Kumar
Orbital wall and margins
Medial wall (thinnest):
1. Frontal process of
maxilla.
2. Lacrimal bone.
3. Orbital plate of
ethmoid.
4. Body of sphenoid.
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Feature:
o Lacrimal fossa
o Anterior and posterior ethmoidal
foramina
Lateral wall (strongest):
1. Orbital surface of the zygomatic bone
in front.
2. Orbital surface of greater wing of
sphenoid behind.
1 2
Features
o Zygomatic foramen
o Whitnall’s tubercle
Floor:
1. Orbital surface of the body of maxilla.
2. Orbital surface of the zygomatic bone,
anterolaterally.
3. Orbital process of the palatine bone,
posteromedially
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2
3
Features
o Infraorbital groove and canal
Roof:
1. Orbital plate of the frontal bone in
front.
2. Lesser wing of the sphenoid behind.
1
2
Features:
1. Fossa for lacrimal gland
2. Optic canal
Orbital margin
 Supraorbital margin: by frontal bone
-Presents supraorbital notch/foramen
 Infraorbital margin- by zygomatic & maxilla
 Medial orbital margin: formed by frontal bone, frontal process of
maxilla
 Lateral orbital margin- frontal process of zygomatic bone, zygomatic
process of frontal bone
1. Lacrimal nerve (branch of CNV1)
2. Frontal nerve (branch of CNV1)
3. Superior ophthalmic vein (tributary
to cavernous sinus)
4. Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
5. Superior division of the oculomotor
nerve (CN III)
6. Nasociliary nerve (branch of CNV1)
7. Inferior division of the oculomotor
nerve (CN III)
8. Abducens nerve (CNVI)
9. Inferior ophthalmic vein
Superior orbital fissure
1. Infra-orbital nerve (from the maxillary division
of trigeminal nerve)
2. Zygomatic nerve (from the maxillary division of
trigeminal nerve)
3. A branch of the inferior ophthalmic vein and several
emissary veins connecting it to the pterygoid
venous plexus
4. Infra-orbital artery (from the maxillary artery) and
vein
5. Orbital ganglionic branches of the pterygopalatine
ganglion from the maxillary division of the
trigeminal nerve
Inferior orbital fissure
Contents of orbit
1. Eyeball
2. Fasciae- orbital and bulbar
3. Muscles of orbit (extraocular muscles)
4. Nerves: optic nerve, oculomotor nerve with ciliary ganglion, trochlear
nerve, abducent nerve, branches of ophthalmic & maxillary nerve
5. Vessels: ophthalmic artery, superior & inferior ophthalmic veins
6. Lacrimal gland
7. Orbital fat
Fascia in relation with orbit
The dura mater of middle cranial fossa
optic canal
Divide
Inner layer forms dural sheath for optic
nerve
Fascia bulbi
Outer layer forms periosteum of orbit
Periorbita
Periorbita (orbital fascia)
 Posteriorly – continuous with dura mater and the sheath of the optic
nerve
 Anteriorly- lines the orbital margin
- projects into eyelid as orbital septum
 Forms lacrimal fascia- bridges the lacrimal groove
 Contributes for fibrous pulley for superior oblique muscle
Bulbar fascia (fascia bulbi / Tenon’s capsule)
• Forms the membranous sheath around the eyeball
• Separates eyeball from orbital fat
• Extends from optic nerve to sclero-corneal junction (limbus)
• Separated from sclera by episcleral space
Fascia bulbi is pierced by cilliary
vessels & nerves, tendons of
extrocular (recti & oblique)
muscles
Expansions : for each orbital muscles
 Lateral check ligament – sheath for lateral rectus muscle – attached to
tubercle
 Medial check ligament: sheath for medial rectus muscle – attached to
bone
 Both the ligaments are connected below the eyeball – by suspensory
Lockwood- which blends with sheaths of Inferior rectus and inferior oblique
muscles
EXTRAOCULAR MUSCLES
VOLUNTARY MUSCLES INVOLUNTARY MUSCLES
(smooth muscles)
Four recti muscles
(a) Superior rectus,
(b) Inferior rectus,
(c) Medial rectus,
(d) Lateral rectus.
Two oblique muscles
(a) Superior oblique,
(b) Inferior oblique
One levator palpebrae
superioris
Superior tarsal (Muller's
muscle)
Inferior tarsal
Orbitalis
The common tendinous ring (Annulus of
Zinn)
• Encloses the optic canal and middle
the superior orbital fissure.
• It is attached medially to apex of the
and laterally to a small tubercle
Zinn) on the lower border of superior
fissure.
• It provides origin to Recti muscles
Recti muscles
Origin Insertion Nerve supply
All the recti arise from the
corresponding margins
of the common tendinous ring.
(The lateral rectus arises by
heads)
Into sclera little posterior
the limbus (corneoscleral
junction) in front of the
equator of the eyeball.
Average distance from
limbus is:
Medial rectus, 5 mm
Inferior rectus, 6 mm
Lateral rectus, 7 mm
Superior rectus, 8 mm
All recti are supplied
Oculomotor nerve (III
nerve) except lateral
rectus which is by
Abducent nerve (VI)Superior
rectus
Medial rectus
Inferior rectus
Lateral rectus
Oblique muscles
Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve supply
SUPERIO
OR
OBLIQU
E
Body of
sphenoid
(superomedial
to optic canal)
Into sclera behind equator in the
superior quadrant of the eyeball,
SR & MR
(tendon passes through a pulley
to trochlear notch)
Trochlear
(IV nerve)
INFERIO
R
OBLIQU
E
From rough
impression in
the
anteromedial
angle of the
of orbit, latera
to lacrimal
groove.
Into sclera behind equator in the
superior quadrant of the eyeball
below insertion of SO)
Oculomotor
nerve (III
Muscles Action
Superior rectus
(SR)
Elevation, adduction, and
intorsion.
Medial rectus Adduction
Inferior rectus Depression, adduction, and
extorsion
Lateral rectus Abduction
Superior oblique
(SO)
Depression, abduction, and
intorsion
Inferior oblique Elevation, abduction, and
extorsion.
To be continued….. [ORBIT II]
THANK YOU !!!
Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve supply Action
Levato
palpeb
ae
superi
ris(LPS
Lesser
wing of
sphenoid
at the
apex of
the
above
common
tendinou
ring
Upper lamella
muscle) into the skin
upper eyelid
Intermediate lamella
(smooth muscle)/
(superior tarsal
is inserted on to the
upper
border of the superior
tarsal plate.
Lower lamella
(connective tissue) is
inserted on to the
superior fornix of the
conjunctiva.
Striped (skeletal
part is supplied by the
upper
division of oculomotor
nerve.
2. Unstriped (smooth
muscle) part is
by the postganglionic
sympathetic fibres
the superior cervical
ganglion.
Elevation of
the upper
eyelid
Levator palpebrae superioris
SuperiorTarsus
OCULOMOTOR NERVE
Interpeduncular fossa
Midbrain
Posterior cerebral artery
Superior cerebellar arteries
Cavernous sinus
Upper division
Superior orbital fissure
lower division
Short ciliary nerves
LPS
SR
MR
IR
IO
CILIARY GANGLION
Sphincter
pupillae
Ciliaris
muscle
Interpeduncular fossa
Forward and laterally between the posterior cerebral and superior
cerebellar arteries
Through the tentorial notch
Middle cranial fossa
Oculomotor triangle
Enters the lateral wall of the
Cavernous sinus
Divides into upper and lower divisions
Superior orbital fissure
Midbrain
(Between the free and attached margins of tentorium c
Course & relations
Forward and laterally between the posterior cerebral and superior
cerebellar arteries
Midbrain
Upper
division
• Superior rectus
• Levator palpebrae
superioris
Lower division
• Medial
rectus
• Inferior
rectus
• Inferior
oblique
Nerve to inferior oblique gives motor
root (parasympathetic root)
Sphincter
pupillae
Ciliaris
Ciliary ganglion
Short ciliary nerves
The damage of oculomotor nerve clinically
presents as:
• Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid), due
paralysis of the levator palpebrae superioris.
• Lateral strabismus (lateral squint), due to
unopposed action of the lateral rectus
• Dilated and fixed pupil, due to paralysis of
sphincter pupillae and consequent unopposed
action of the dilator pupillae.
• Loss of accommodation, due to paralysis of
medial rectus, sphincter pupillae, and ciliaris
muscles.
• Double vision or diplopia occurs on looking
medially, inferiorly, and superiorly, due to
paralysis of the medial rectus, inferior
inferior oblique muscles.
Clinical correlation
TROCHLEAR NERVE
Midbrain
Posterior cerebral artery
Superior cerebellar arteries
Cavernous sinus
Superior orbital fissure
SO
Dorsal aspect of the midbrain
Winds round the superior cerebellar peduncle and
cerebral peduncle
Passes between the posterior cerebral and superior
cerebellar arteries
Forward in its lateral wall of cavernous sinus
Superior orbital fissure superolateral to the
tendinous ring
Medially above the levator palpebrae
superioris
Superior oblique
MidbrainCourse & relations
Unique Features of IV nerve
1. It is the only cranial nerve which emerges on the dorsal aspect of the
2. It is the slenderest of all the cranial nerves.
3. It is the only cranial nerve who's nuclear fibres decussate before
surface of the brain.
5. Its nucleus receives only ipsilateral corticonuclear fibres.
6. Phylogenetically, it is the nerve of 3rd eye.
The injury of trochlear nerve will clinically present as:
1. Extorsion of the eyeball and weakness of downward gaze.
2. Diplopia (double vision), which occurs when the patient looks laterally and in
looking downward There is compensatory head-tilting to the opposite side.
Clinical correlation
ABDUCENT NERVE
Pons Petrous temporal bone
Dorello’s canal
Cavernous sinus
Superior orbital fissure
Lateral rectus muscle
Lower border of the pons
Pierces the dura mater over the clivus inferolateral to the
dorsum sellae
Passes through the medial wall of the inferior
petrosal sinus
Over the sharp ridge of the petrous temporal
bone
Under the petroclinoid ligament and enters the fibro-osseous canal
(Dorello’s canal)
Runs through cavernous sinus, inferolateral to internal carotid artery
Superior orbital fissure (within the
tendinous ring)
Lateral rectus muscle
Course & relations Lower border of the pons
Passes through the medial wall of the inferior
petrosal sinus
Increased intracranial pressure
The nerve is stretched due to the descent of
brainstem
The nerve is cut by the sharp bony edge of the
petrous temporal bone
Paralysis of lateral rectus
• Convergent squint due to the unopposed action of
medial rectus,
• Diplopia (double vision) with maximum separation of
two images while looking toward the paralyzed side.
Clinical correlation
CILIARY GANGLION
Ciliary
Ganglion
• Type: Peripheral
parasympathetic ganglion
• Size: 2 mm in diameter
• Location: near the apex
of orbit between the
optic nerve and lateral
rectus muscle
• Topographical
connection: Nasociliary
nerve
• Functional connection:
Oculomotor nerve
Roots
• Motor (parasympathetic) root: It consists of preganglionic parasympathetic
fibres from Edinger–Westphal nucleus
• Sensory root: It is derived from nasociliary nerve. It consists of sensory
fibres (for pain, touch, and temperature) from eyeball
• Sympathetic root: It is derived from sympathetic plexus around
internal carotid artery.
• The branches of ciliary ganglion are short ciliary nerves (8–10).
• On reaching the eyeball they pierce the sclera around the
attachment of the optic nerve and pass forwards in the space
between the sclera and choroid to reach the target organs.
Branches
OPTHALMIC NERVE
Trigeminal
ganglion
Pierces the dura mater of the
trigeminal cave
Lateral wall of the
cavernous sinus
Superior orbital
fissure
Nasociliary
nerve
Lacrimal nerve is joined by a communicating twig from the zygomaticotemporal branch of the maxillary nerve carrying
postganglionic secretomotor fibres to the lacrimal gland
Lateral wall of the orbit
LACRIMAL GLAND
Frontal nerveLacrimal nerve
Course & relations Trigeminal
ganglion
Lateral wall of the
cavernous sinus
Lacrimal nerve Nasociliary
nerve
Frontal nerve
Trigeminal
ganglion
Lateral wall of the
cavernous sinus
Lacrimal nerve
Supraorbital nerve (lateral)
Supraorbital notch
Divides into medial
and lateral branches
Supply the scalp as
far back as the vertex
Supratrochlear nerve (medial)
Upwards along the superior
orbital margin
Skin of the lower part of the forehead
Frontal nerve (largest branch)
Between LPS and periosteum lining the
roof of the orbit
Nasociliary nerve
Lateral to medial above optic nerve
Medial wall of the orbit
Sensory
root to
the ciliary
ganglion
2-3 long ciliary nerves
Sensory
fibres to
the ciliary
body, iris
and cornea
Postganglionic
sympathetic fibres
to the dilator
pupillae
Posterior ethmoidal nerve
Posterior ethmoidal
foramen
Ethmoidal and
sphenoidal air
sinuses
Anterior ethmoidal nerve
Anterior ethmoidal
foramen
Anterior cranial fossa
Nasal slit at the side of crista galli
Internal nasal branches to the
nasal septum and lateral wall
of the nose
Leaves the nasal cavity as external nasal nerv
Infratrochlear nerve
Skin of upper eyelid
Lateral to medial above optic nerve
Medial wall of the orbit
OPTHALMIC ARTERY AND VEIN
Ophthalmic
artery
ICA
Ophthalmic
artery
Optic canal (inferolateral to
optic nerve)
Crosses optic nerve lateral to
medial (accompanied by
nasociliary nerve)
Runs along medial wall of
orbit
1. Central artery of the retina
2. Lacrimal artery
 Glandular branches to lacrimal gland.
 Two lateral palpebral arteries—one to
each eyelid.
 Two zygomatic branches:
zygomaticofacial and
zygomaticotemporal
 Recurrent meningeal branch
 Muscular branches
3. Posterior ciliary arteries
4. Supraorbital artery
5. Posterior ethmoidal artery
6. Anterior ethmoidal artery
7. Dorsal nasal artery
8. Supratrochlear artery
Branches
Ophthalmic veins
Superior ophthalmic vein
companies the ophthalmic artery
s backwards above the optic nerve
Superior orbital fissure
Cavernous sinus
It communicates anteriorly at its
commencement
With the supraorbital and angular
veins
Inferior ophthalmic vein
Below the optic nerve
Joins superior
ophthalmic vein
or drain directly
into the cavernous
sinus.
Communicates with pterygoid venous plexus
by
Small veins passing through the inferior
orbital fissure

Anatomy of Orbit

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    Medial wall (thinnest): 1.Frontal process of maxilla. 2. Lacrimal bone. 3. Orbital plate of ethmoid. 4. Body of sphenoid. 1234 Feature: o Lacrimal fossa o Anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramina
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    Lateral wall (strongest): 1.Orbital surface of the zygomatic bone in front. 2. Orbital surface of greater wing of sphenoid behind. 1 2 Features o Zygomatic foramen o Whitnall’s tubercle
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    Floor: 1. Orbital surfaceof the body of maxilla. 2. Orbital surface of the zygomatic bone, anterolaterally. 3. Orbital process of the palatine bone, posteromedially 1 2 3 Features o Infraorbital groove and canal
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    Roof: 1. Orbital plateof the frontal bone in front. 2. Lesser wing of the sphenoid behind. 1 2 Features: 1. Fossa for lacrimal gland 2. Optic canal
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    Orbital margin  Supraorbitalmargin: by frontal bone -Presents supraorbital notch/foramen  Infraorbital margin- by zygomatic & maxilla  Medial orbital margin: formed by frontal bone, frontal process of maxilla  Lateral orbital margin- frontal process of zygomatic bone, zygomatic process of frontal bone
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    1. Lacrimal nerve(branch of CNV1) 2. Frontal nerve (branch of CNV1) 3. Superior ophthalmic vein (tributary to cavernous sinus) 4. Trochlear nerve (CN IV) 5. Superior division of the oculomotor nerve (CN III) 6. Nasociliary nerve (branch of CNV1) 7. Inferior division of the oculomotor nerve (CN III) 8. Abducens nerve (CNVI) 9. Inferior ophthalmic vein Superior orbital fissure
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    1. Infra-orbital nerve(from the maxillary division of trigeminal nerve) 2. Zygomatic nerve (from the maxillary division of trigeminal nerve) 3. A branch of the inferior ophthalmic vein and several emissary veins connecting it to the pterygoid venous plexus 4. Infra-orbital artery (from the maxillary artery) and vein 5. Orbital ganglionic branches of the pterygopalatine ganglion from the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve Inferior orbital fissure
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    Contents of orbit 1.Eyeball 2. Fasciae- orbital and bulbar 3. Muscles of orbit (extraocular muscles) 4. Nerves: optic nerve, oculomotor nerve with ciliary ganglion, trochlear nerve, abducent nerve, branches of ophthalmic & maxillary nerve 5. Vessels: ophthalmic artery, superior & inferior ophthalmic veins 6. Lacrimal gland 7. Orbital fat
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    Fascia in relationwith orbit The dura mater of middle cranial fossa optic canal Divide Inner layer forms dural sheath for optic nerve Fascia bulbi Outer layer forms periosteum of orbit Periorbita
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    Periorbita (orbital fascia) Posteriorly – continuous with dura mater and the sheath of the optic nerve  Anteriorly- lines the orbital margin - projects into eyelid as orbital septum  Forms lacrimal fascia- bridges the lacrimal groove  Contributes for fibrous pulley for superior oblique muscle
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    Bulbar fascia (fasciabulbi / Tenon’s capsule) • Forms the membranous sheath around the eyeball • Separates eyeball from orbital fat • Extends from optic nerve to sclero-corneal junction (limbus) • Separated from sclera by episcleral space Fascia bulbi is pierced by cilliary vessels & nerves, tendons of extrocular (recti & oblique) muscles
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    Expansions : foreach orbital muscles  Lateral check ligament – sheath for lateral rectus muscle – attached to tubercle  Medial check ligament: sheath for medial rectus muscle – attached to bone  Both the ligaments are connected below the eyeball – by suspensory Lockwood- which blends with sheaths of Inferior rectus and inferior oblique muscles
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    EXTRAOCULAR MUSCLES VOLUNTARY MUSCLESINVOLUNTARY MUSCLES (smooth muscles) Four recti muscles (a) Superior rectus, (b) Inferior rectus, (c) Medial rectus, (d) Lateral rectus. Two oblique muscles (a) Superior oblique, (b) Inferior oblique One levator palpebrae superioris Superior tarsal (Muller's muscle) Inferior tarsal Orbitalis
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    The common tendinousring (Annulus of Zinn) • Encloses the optic canal and middle the superior orbital fissure. • It is attached medially to apex of the and laterally to a small tubercle Zinn) on the lower border of superior fissure. • It provides origin to Recti muscles
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    Recti muscles Origin InsertionNerve supply All the recti arise from the corresponding margins of the common tendinous ring. (The lateral rectus arises by heads) Into sclera little posterior the limbus (corneoscleral junction) in front of the equator of the eyeball. Average distance from limbus is: Medial rectus, 5 mm Inferior rectus, 6 mm Lateral rectus, 7 mm Superior rectus, 8 mm All recti are supplied Oculomotor nerve (III nerve) except lateral rectus which is by Abducent nerve (VI)Superior rectus Medial rectus Inferior rectus Lateral rectus
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    Oblique muscles Muscle OriginInsertion Nerve supply SUPERIO OR OBLIQU E Body of sphenoid (superomedial to optic canal) Into sclera behind equator in the superior quadrant of the eyeball, SR & MR (tendon passes through a pulley to trochlear notch) Trochlear (IV nerve) INFERIO R OBLIQU E From rough impression in the anteromedial angle of the of orbit, latera to lacrimal groove. Into sclera behind equator in the superior quadrant of the eyeball below insertion of SO) Oculomotor nerve (III
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    Muscles Action Superior rectus (SR) Elevation,adduction, and intorsion. Medial rectus Adduction Inferior rectus Depression, adduction, and extorsion Lateral rectus Abduction Superior oblique (SO) Depression, abduction, and intorsion Inferior oblique Elevation, abduction, and extorsion.
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    To be continued…..[ORBIT II] THANK YOU !!!
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    Muscle Origin InsertionNerve supply Action Levato palpeb ae superi ris(LPS Lesser wing of sphenoid at the apex of the above common tendinou ring Upper lamella muscle) into the skin upper eyelid Intermediate lamella (smooth muscle)/ (superior tarsal is inserted on to the upper border of the superior tarsal plate. Lower lamella (connective tissue) is inserted on to the superior fornix of the conjunctiva. Striped (skeletal part is supplied by the upper division of oculomotor nerve. 2. Unstriped (smooth muscle) part is by the postganglionic sympathetic fibres the superior cervical ganglion. Elevation of the upper eyelid
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    Interpeduncular fossa Midbrain Posterior cerebralartery Superior cerebellar arteries Cavernous sinus Upper division Superior orbital fissure lower division Short ciliary nerves LPS SR MR IR IO CILIARY GANGLION Sphincter pupillae Ciliaris muscle
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    Interpeduncular fossa Forward andlaterally between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries Through the tentorial notch Middle cranial fossa Oculomotor triangle Enters the lateral wall of the Cavernous sinus Divides into upper and lower divisions Superior orbital fissure Midbrain (Between the free and attached margins of tentorium c Course & relations Forward and laterally between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries Midbrain
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    Upper division • Superior rectus •Levator palpebrae superioris Lower division • Medial rectus • Inferior rectus • Inferior oblique Nerve to inferior oblique gives motor root (parasympathetic root) Sphincter pupillae Ciliaris Ciliary ganglion Short ciliary nerves
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    The damage ofoculomotor nerve clinically presents as: • Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid), due paralysis of the levator palpebrae superioris. • Lateral strabismus (lateral squint), due to unopposed action of the lateral rectus • Dilated and fixed pupil, due to paralysis of sphincter pupillae and consequent unopposed action of the dilator pupillae. • Loss of accommodation, due to paralysis of medial rectus, sphincter pupillae, and ciliaris muscles. • Double vision or diplopia occurs on looking medially, inferiorly, and superiorly, due to paralysis of the medial rectus, inferior inferior oblique muscles. Clinical correlation
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    Midbrain Posterior cerebral artery Superiorcerebellar arteries Cavernous sinus Superior orbital fissure SO
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    Dorsal aspect ofthe midbrain Winds round the superior cerebellar peduncle and cerebral peduncle Passes between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries Forward in its lateral wall of cavernous sinus Superior orbital fissure superolateral to the tendinous ring Medially above the levator palpebrae superioris Superior oblique MidbrainCourse & relations
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    Unique Features ofIV nerve 1. It is the only cranial nerve which emerges on the dorsal aspect of the 2. It is the slenderest of all the cranial nerves. 3. It is the only cranial nerve who's nuclear fibres decussate before surface of the brain. 5. Its nucleus receives only ipsilateral corticonuclear fibres. 6. Phylogenetically, it is the nerve of 3rd eye.
  • 32.
    The injury oftrochlear nerve will clinically present as: 1. Extorsion of the eyeball and weakness of downward gaze. 2. Diplopia (double vision), which occurs when the patient looks laterally and in looking downward There is compensatory head-tilting to the opposite side. Clinical correlation
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    Pons Petrous temporalbone Dorello’s canal Cavernous sinus Superior orbital fissure Lateral rectus muscle
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    Lower border ofthe pons Pierces the dura mater over the clivus inferolateral to the dorsum sellae Passes through the medial wall of the inferior petrosal sinus Over the sharp ridge of the petrous temporal bone Under the petroclinoid ligament and enters the fibro-osseous canal (Dorello’s canal) Runs through cavernous sinus, inferolateral to internal carotid artery Superior orbital fissure (within the tendinous ring) Lateral rectus muscle Course & relations Lower border of the pons Passes through the medial wall of the inferior petrosal sinus
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    Increased intracranial pressure Thenerve is stretched due to the descent of brainstem The nerve is cut by the sharp bony edge of the petrous temporal bone Paralysis of lateral rectus • Convergent squint due to the unopposed action of medial rectus, • Diplopia (double vision) with maximum separation of two images while looking toward the paralyzed side. Clinical correlation
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    Ciliary Ganglion • Type: Peripheral parasympatheticganglion • Size: 2 mm in diameter • Location: near the apex of orbit between the optic nerve and lateral rectus muscle • Topographical connection: Nasociliary nerve • Functional connection: Oculomotor nerve
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    Roots • Motor (parasympathetic)root: It consists of preganglionic parasympathetic fibres from Edinger–Westphal nucleus • Sensory root: It is derived from nasociliary nerve. It consists of sensory fibres (for pain, touch, and temperature) from eyeball • Sympathetic root: It is derived from sympathetic plexus around internal carotid artery. • The branches of ciliary ganglion are short ciliary nerves (8–10). • On reaching the eyeball they pierce the sclera around the attachment of the optic nerve and pass forwards in the space between the sclera and choroid to reach the target organs. Branches
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    Trigeminal ganglion Pierces the duramater of the trigeminal cave Lateral wall of the cavernous sinus Superior orbital fissure Nasociliary nerve Lacrimal nerve is joined by a communicating twig from the zygomaticotemporal branch of the maxillary nerve carrying postganglionic secretomotor fibres to the lacrimal gland Lateral wall of the orbit LACRIMAL GLAND Frontal nerveLacrimal nerve Course & relations Trigeminal ganglion Lateral wall of the cavernous sinus Lacrimal nerve Nasociliary nerve Frontal nerve Trigeminal ganglion Lateral wall of the cavernous sinus Lacrimal nerve
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    Supraorbital nerve (lateral) Supraorbitalnotch Divides into medial and lateral branches Supply the scalp as far back as the vertex Supratrochlear nerve (medial) Upwards along the superior orbital margin Skin of the lower part of the forehead Frontal nerve (largest branch) Between LPS and periosteum lining the roof of the orbit
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    Nasociliary nerve Lateral tomedial above optic nerve Medial wall of the orbit Sensory root to the ciliary ganglion 2-3 long ciliary nerves Sensory fibres to the ciliary body, iris and cornea Postganglionic sympathetic fibres to the dilator pupillae Posterior ethmoidal nerve Posterior ethmoidal foramen Ethmoidal and sphenoidal air sinuses Anterior ethmoidal nerve Anterior ethmoidal foramen Anterior cranial fossa Nasal slit at the side of crista galli Internal nasal branches to the nasal septum and lateral wall of the nose Leaves the nasal cavity as external nasal nerv Infratrochlear nerve Skin of upper eyelid Lateral to medial above optic nerve Medial wall of the orbit
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    Ophthalmic artery ICA Ophthalmic artery Optic canal (inferolateralto optic nerve) Crosses optic nerve lateral to medial (accompanied by nasociliary nerve) Runs along medial wall of orbit
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    1. Central arteryof the retina 2. Lacrimal artery  Glandular branches to lacrimal gland.  Two lateral palpebral arteries—one to each eyelid.  Two zygomatic branches: zygomaticofacial and zygomaticotemporal  Recurrent meningeal branch  Muscular branches 3. Posterior ciliary arteries 4. Supraorbital artery 5. Posterior ethmoidal artery 6. Anterior ethmoidal artery 7. Dorsal nasal artery 8. Supratrochlear artery Branches
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    Ophthalmic veins Superior ophthalmicvein companies the ophthalmic artery s backwards above the optic nerve Superior orbital fissure Cavernous sinus It communicates anteriorly at its commencement With the supraorbital and angular veins Inferior ophthalmic vein Below the optic nerve Joins superior ophthalmic vein or drain directly into the cavernous sinus. Communicates with pterygoid venous plexus by Small veins passing through the inferior orbital fissure