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Orbital septa: anatomy and function.

L Koornneef

    Ophthalmology
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Researchers discovered a new connective tissue system within the human orbit, potentially explaining motility disturbances in blow-out fractures and aiding normal eye movements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anatomy
    • Ophthalmology
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Patients with blow-out fractures exhibit puzzling motility disturbances.
    • Existing anatomical models of the orbit do not fully explain these motility issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the anatomical basis of motility disturbances in blow-out fractures.
    • To explore a novel anatomical approach to the human orbit.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a new anatomical approach to the human orbit.
    • Identified and characterized previously unknown connective tissue structures within the orbit.

    Main Results:

    • Discovered highly organized connective tissue septa forming an accessory locomotor system within the orbit.

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  • This system appears implicated in motility disturbances associated with blow-out fractures.
  • The system's role in normal eye movements is significant but not yet fully understood.

    • Conclusions:

    • A novel accessory locomotor system composed of connective tissue septa exists within the human orbit.
    • This system offers a potential explanation for motility disturbances observed in blow-out fractures.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the function of this system in normal ocular motility.