Inferior orbital fissure

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The inferior orbital fissure is a gap between the greater wing of sphenoid bone, and the maxilla. It** connects the orbit (anteriorly) with the infratemporal fossa and pterygopalatine fossa (posteriorly). **

Anatomy

The medial end of the inferior orbital fissure diverges laterally from the medial end of the superior orbital fissure. It** is situated between the lateral wall of the orbit and the floor of the orbit. **

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The fissure gives passage to multiple structures, including:

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