orbitosphenoid (Meaning)
orbitosphenoid (a.)
Of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone and the orbit, or to the orbitosphenoid bone.
orbitosphenoid (n.)
The orbitosphenoid bone, which is situated in the orbit on either side of the presphenoid. It generally forms a part of the sphenoid in the adult.
Synonyms & Antonyms of orbitosphenoid
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orbitosphenoid Sentence Examples
- The orbitosphenoid bone forms the floor of the orbit and part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity.
- It articulates with the frontal, parietal, ethmoid, and maxilla bones.
- The orbitosphenoid foramen gives passage to the maxillary nerve and infraorbital vessels.
- The optic strut of the orbitosphenoid extends anteriorly to form the medial wall of the optic canal.
- Pterion, the site of convergence of the frontal, parietal, temporal, and sphenoid bones, involves the orbitosphenoid.
- The orbitosphenoid contains several foramina, including the anterior ethmoidal foramen, the posterior ethmoidal foramen, and the superior orbital fissure.
- It participates in the formation of the middle cranial fossa and the anterolateral aspect of the sella turcica.
- Fractures of the orbitosphenoid bone can cause orbital emphysema, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and diplopia.
- The orbitosphenoid is a critical bone in the skull's structure and plays a role in vision, olfaction, and innervation of the face.
- Congenital anomalies involving the orbitosphenoid can result in orbital deformities, such as proptosis or hypertelorism.
FAQs About the word orbitosphenoid
Of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone and the orbit, or to the orbitosphenoid bone., The orbitosphenoid bone, which is situated in the orbit on either side of t
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No antonyms found.
The orbitosphenoid bone forms the floor of the orbit and part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity.
It articulates with the frontal, parietal, ethmoid, and maxilla bones.
The orbitosphenoid foramen gives passage to the maxillary nerve and infraorbital vessels.
The optic strut of the orbitosphenoid extends anteriorly to form the medial wall of the optic canal.
