This 3D print provides a lateral view of the orbit, with the bony lateral wall and part of the calvaria removed to reveal underlying structures. The frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are clearly exposed, allowing detailed observation of cranial and orbital anatomy.
Extraocular Muscles and Nerves
Within the orbit, the lateral rectus (LR) muscle has been divided to demonstrate the intraconal space. Its insertion is reflected anteriorly to reveal the inferior oblique muscle (IO) insertion, while the portion near its origin from the annulus of Zinn is reflected to show the abducens nerve (VI) entering the bulbar aspect of the muscle belly.
Orbital Vessels and Structures
Additional features visible in this model include the tarsal plate (TP), lacrimal gland (LG), lacrimal artery (LA), lacrimal nerve (LNv), and numerous other nerves and vessels surrounding the optic nerve, providing a comprehensive view of the lateral orbit.