The surgical relations of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle.
We conducted a cadaver study of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to examine several areas of interest that have been reported in the current medical literature. A very strong intermuscular fascia exists between the levator and superior rectus muscles; it is unlikely that a superior rectus bridle suture could pull them apart during cataract surgery. The superior transverse ligament of Whitnall functions to check the posterior movement of the levator; it provides longitudinal support to the resected levator, but does not act as a vertical fulcrum.
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison.
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Rosenberg
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D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery