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Cranial Orbit (Noun)

Meaning

The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The structure of the cranial orbit varies among different species, influencing the range of motion of the eyeball.
  • Rupture of the cranial orbit can lead to displacement of the eyeball and potential blindness.
  • An MRI scan revealed fractures in the cranial orbit that would require surgical repair.
  • The surgeon carefully navigated through the delicate tissues surrounding the cranial orbit to repair the damaged orbital floor.
  • In vertebrates, the cranial orbit serves as a protective framework that allows for extensive movement of the eyeball.

Synonyms

  • Eye Socket
  • Orbit
  • Orbital Cavity

Hypernyms

  • Cavity
  • Bodily Cavity
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