Orbital cavity
Cavitas orbitae
Definition
The orbital cavity is a pyramid-shaped bony structure located on each side of the root of the nose. It protects and allows the eyeball to rotate.
Several cranial bones contribute to the formation of the orbital cavity, including the Maxilla, Frontal, Zygomatic, Ethmoid, Lacrimal, Sphenoid, and Palatine bones.
For more information about the orbital rim and the bones that form the walls of the orbital cavity (including the medial and lateral walls, roof, and floor), please visit this link: ORBIT.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
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. 879.
Shumway CL, Motlagh M, Wade M. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Orbit Bones. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531490/
