Surgical anatomy of the orbit

Abstract

A firm knowledge of orbital anatomy is mandatory for any surgical specialist dealing with this important region. An understanding of orbital anatomy can be acquired systematically by studying each of its component systems (skeletal, fascial, vascular, neural and muscular, and lacrimal). Frequent review of this topic, and the study of anatomic detail in cadaver and surgical dissections, should result in safer, more secure surgery in this complex area.