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Lateral margin of orbit

Margo lateralis orbitae

  • Latin synonym: Margo orbitalis lateralis; Pars zygomatica marginis aditus
  • Synonym: Lateral orbital margin
  • Related terms: Lateral margin; Lateral margin (Orbital cavity); Lateral margin (Orbit); Lateral margin (Orbital margin)

Definition

Antoine Micheau, Muhammad A. Javaid

Lateral margin of the orbit is formed by two bones:

1. the zygomatic bone (it's frontal process)

2. the frontal bone (it's zygomatic process)

References

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 878-879.

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