Maxillary part of orbital margin
Pars maxillaris marginis orbitalis
- Related terms: Infraorbital margin; Infraorbital margin (Maxilla)
Definition
The maxillary part of orbital margin is the portion of the orbit's inferior rim (or the infraorbital margin) that is contributed by the maxilla. It continues medially with the frontal process of maxilla, and laterally with the zygomatic process.
References
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Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 30: Face and scalp’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 484-486.
Soriano RM, Das JM. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Maxilla. [Updated 2022 Sep 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538527/
