Orbital surface of frontal bone

Facies orbitalis ossis frontalis

  • Related terms: Orbital surface; Orbital surface (Frontal bone)

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

Orbital surface of frontal bone refers to the lower surface of each orbital plate. This area is smooth, concave, and contributes to the roof of the eye socket.

References

  • 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. 479-480.

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