Table 1 The orientation of the infraorbital artery in relation to V2 was characterised, within the pterygopalatine fossa and the infraorbital canal.
From: Anatomy of the infraorbital artery and its orbital branch
Orientation of IOA relative to V2 | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Pterygopalatine fossa | ||
Superior | 1 | 3.8% |
Superolateral | 3 | 11.5% |
Medial | 9 | 34.6% |
Inferior | 4 | 15.4% |
Inferomedial | 2 | 7.7% |
Inferolateral | 3 | 11.5% |
Lateral | 4 | 15.4% |
Infraorbital canal | ||
Superior | 2 | 7.7% |
Superomedial | 12 | 46.2% |
Superolateral | 1 | 3.8% |
Medial | 9 | 34.6% |
Inferomedial | 2 | 7.7% |
