Bone landmarkHead and neck

Optic canal

canalis opticus

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Head and neck – 3D human anatomy atlas

Study entry

Description

A pair of canals at the ends of the prechiasmatic groove.

Relations

The optic nerve (CN II) and the ophthalmic artery pass through them.

Source: cap. 8, «Cráneo: fosas craneales» y tabla 8-2

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