Orbital (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to an orbit; "orbital revolution"; "orbital velocity".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 2
Of or relating to the eye socket; "orbital scale"; "orbital arch".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The orbital bone is a complex structure that forms the eye socket and provides protection for the eye.
- The orbital scale is a unit of measurement used to describe the size of the eye socket in relation to the rest of the skull.
- The orbital arch is a bony ridge that forms the upper boundary of the eye socket and provides attachment points for muscles and ligaments.
- The orbital fat pads are small deposits of fatty tissue that surround the eye and help to cushion it within the eye socket.
- The orbital rim is the bony edge of the eye socket that forms the outer boundary of the orbit and provides a framework for the surrounding soft tissues.