IV.C.1 Head: Orbit & Optic Nerve Page 1 of 3

Objectives:

4.1.1 Identify the bones of the orbit and the foramina.

4.1.2 Review the components and path of the optic nerve.

Assigned Readings:

Moore's COA: Pages 897-899, 1070-1072. See the blue boxes on page 917 for clinical correlations. See the yellow boxes on pages 921-922, 1072 for "The Bottom Line."

Neuroanatomy: Page 460-466.

Orbits

Step 1: Begin with the skull.

Step 2: Let us focus on the right orbit. Using the Highlight tool, identify the following bones. Notice how the bones light up in Cross-Sections panels:

	The palatine bone exists in this cadaver. How would you find it?
From the VHDissector toolbar: Tap on the Anatomy icon. Tap on Index (left side of the screen). Type the word palatine in the search box. Tap on the "starburst" beside the name of a structure to see it highlighted on the cadaver. Note that you may need to rotate the cadaver to see the highlighted area.