In the fracture of optic canal, which of the following pairs of structures is most likely to be damaged?: (A) Optic nerve and ophthalmic vein, (B) Ophthalmic vein and ophthalmic nerve, (C) Ophthalmic aery and optic nerve, (D) Ophthalmic nerve and optic nerve
Answer is C. The optic canal transmits the optic nerve and ophthalmic aery. The ophthalmic nerve and ophthalmic vein enter the orbit through the superior orbital fissure.