cranial orbit

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Noun cranial orbit has 1 sense

eye socket, orbit, cranial orbit, orbital cavity - the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
--₁ is a kind of cavity, bodily cavity, cavum
--₁ is a part of skull
--₁ has parts: lacrimal bone

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Cranial Orbit

Definition: The cranial orbit refers to the bony socket formed by several skull bones that holds and protects the eyeball and various eye structures.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: The cranial orbit houses the eyeball.

Senses:

Anatomy: The bony socket that holds the eyeball and eye structures.

Usages:

Popular Usage: In popular usage, cranial orbit is primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts, referring to the eye socket and its associated structures.

Local Usage: Local usage may vary and depend on regional medical terminology or slang.

Sample Sentences:

The cranial orbit is formed by the frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.
Orbital fractures may occur in the cranial orbit due to trauma or injury.
The surgeon carefully repaired the damage to the cranial orbit caused by the accident.
Regular eye check-ups are necessary to detect any abnormalities within the cranial orbit.

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