Which of the following is the weakest part of the orbit ?
Correct answer: A. Medial wall
- A. Medial wall
- B. Lateral wall
- C. Floor of the orbit
- D. Roof of the orbit
Explanation
The medial orbital wall is the weakest wall because the lamina papyracea of the ethmoid is extremely thin. The orbital floor is also clinically vulnerable and commonly fractures in blowout injuries, but the standard anatomical answer for the weakest wall is medial.
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