Published on Feb 15, 2021
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Structures passing through the Superior orbital fissure

Above the common tendinous ring: 

  • Lacrimal nerve
  • Frontal nerve
  • Trochlear nerve
  • Superior opthalmic vein

Within the common tendinous ring: 

  • Both divisions of oculomotor nerve
  • Abducens nerve
  • Nasociliary nerve

Below the common tendinous ring (Inferomedial compartment)

  • Inferior ophthalmic vein