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Microsurgical Anatomy of the Orbit : The Rule of Seven
Joint Authors
Campero, Alvaro
Tatagiba, Marcos
Rhoton, Albert L.
Martins, Carolina
Costa e Silva, Isabel Eugênia
Yasuda, Alexandre
Aguiar, Luiz Roberto
Source
Anatomy Research International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The orbits are paired structures, located on the anterior part of the face.
Morphologically, each orbit is a four sided pyramid with a posterior apex and anterior base.
In the orbit, all openings are arranged around the base, apex or between the orbital walls.
An anatomical characteristic of the orbit is that structures are arranged in groups of seven: there are seven bones, seven intraorbital muscles and seven nerves in the orbit.
Tumors confined within the periorbita in the anterior two thirds of the orbit can often be approached extracranially, but those located in the apical area, and especially those on the medial side of the optic nerve, often require a transcranial approach.
Thus, knowledge of orbital osteology is paramount in adequately choosing and performing an orbital approach.
Understanding the critical topographical elements in this area helps to classify an orbital lesion and provides for a solid basis in choosing the most adequate intraorbital route for its treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martins, Carolina& Costa e Silva, Isabel Eugênia& Campero, Alvaro& Yasuda, Alexandre& Aguiar, Luiz Roberto& Tatagiba, Marcos…[et al.]. 2010. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Orbit : The Rule of Seven. Anatomy Research International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-14.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martins, Carolina…[et al.]. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Orbit : The Rule of Seven. Anatomy Research International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-14.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Martins, Carolina& Costa e Silva, Isabel Eugênia& Campero, Alvaro& Yasuda, Alexandre& Aguiar, Luiz Roberto& Tatagiba, Marcos…[et al.]. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Orbit : The Rule of Seven. Anatomy Research International. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473920
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473920