semiorbicular Synonyms
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semiorbicular Meaning
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semiorbicular (a.)
Having the shape of a half orb or sphere.
semiorbicular Sentence Examples
- The semiorbicular canals in the inner ear detect rotational movements of the head.
- The semiorbicular muscle forms the lower eyelid and supports the eyeball.
- The semiorbicular notch of the scapula provides attachment for the biceps brachii muscle.
- The semiorbicular plexus is a network of nerves that innervates the face.
- The semiorbicular fold is a crescent-shaped crease on the eyelid that forms when the eye is closed.
- The semiorbicular puncture is a surgical procedure used to drain fluid from the inner ear.
- The semiorbicular sinus is a venous channel in the skull that drains blood from the brain.
- The semiorbicular artery is a branch of the facial artery that supplies blood to the face.
- The semiorbicular vein is a tributary of the superior vena cava that returns blood from the face to the heart.
- The semiorbicular foramen is an opening in the sella turcica of the skull that allows the optic nerve to exit.
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Having the shape of a half orb or sphere.
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The semiorbicular canals in the inner ear detect rotational movements of the head.
The semiorbicular muscle forms the lower eyelid and supports the eyeball.
The semiorbicular notch of the scapula provides attachment for the biceps brachii muscle.
The semiorbicular plexus is a network of nerves that innervates the face.
