The optic canal is a 5-10 mm long bony canal that connects the orbit with the middle cranial fossa.
Anatomy
The ophthalmic artery passes through the optic canal together with the optic nerve.
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Optic canal
- Synonyms
- Optic canal
The optic canal is a 5-10 mm long bony canal that connects the orbit with the middle cranial fossa.
The ophthalmic artery passes through the optic canal together with the optic nerve.