cranial orbit (Meaning)
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cranial orbit (n)
the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
Synonyms & Antonyms of cranial orbit
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cranial orbit Sentence Examples
- Each eye is housed within a bony cavity called the **orbit**.
- The muscles surrounding the **orbit** control eye movement in all directions.
- The **orbital rim**, the bony edge of the orbit, provides some protection for the eyeball.
- Fat pads within the **orbit** cushion the eyeball and aid in eye movement.
- Nerves and blood vessels travel through small openings in the **orbital walls** to reach the eye.
- Injuries to the **orbital bones** can cause vision problems or double vision.
- CT scans can be used to visualize fractures or tumors within the **orbital region**.
- During cataract surgery, the ophthalmologist accesses the inner eye through the **cornea**, not the orbit.
- Swelling around the **eyelid** can sometimes be caused by inflammation within the orbit.
- Certain autoimmune diseases can affect the tissues surrounding the **orbit**.
FAQs About the word cranial orbit
the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Each eye is housed within a bony cavity called the **orbit**.
The muscles surrounding the **orbit** control eye movement in all directions.
The **orbital rim**, the bony edge of the orbit, provides some protection for the eyeball.
Fat pads within the **orbit** cushion the eyeball and aid in eye movement.
