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Optic Nerve Transection: A Model of Adult Neuron Apoptosis in the Central Nervous System
Published on: May 12, 2011
[Applied anatomy of the optic nerve]
S A Kutia1, S S Yagyaeva1, V V Vovk1
1Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Simferopol, Russia.
Vestnik Oftalmologii
|June 29, 2026
Summary
This review details optic nerve anatomy, focusing on its relationship with the sphenoid sinus. Understanding these anatomical variations is crucial for surgical planning and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurosurgery
- Anatomy
Background:
- The optic nerve's complex anatomy is critical for visual function.
- Variations in optic nerve and sphenoid sinus relationships pose surgical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of optic nerve anatomy.
- To detail anatomical variations relevant to the sphenoid sinus.
- To highlight applied anatomical considerations for clinicians.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing data on optic nerve anatomy.
- Detailed description of optic nerve embryogenesis, structure, and topography.
- Analysis of variations in optic nerve and sphenoid sinus relationships.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of the four segments of the optic nerve.
- Emphasis on variations between the optic nerve and sphenoid sinus.
- Discussion of optic nerve types based on sphenoid sinus proximity and dehiscence.
Conclusions:
- Anatomical variations of the optic nerve and sphenoid sinus are common.
- Awareness of these variations is essential for neurosurgical and ophthalmic procedures.
- This review provides a valuable resource for understanding applied optic nerve anatomy.
Keywords:
Onodi cellsanatomical variationoptic canal dehiscenceoptic nervepneumatization of the anterior clinoid processsphenoid sinusMore Related Videos
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