orbit

anatomy
Also known as: socket

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eye anatomy

  • cross section of the human eye
    In human eye: The orbit

    The eye is protected from mechanical injury by being enclosed in a socket, or orbit, which is made up of portions of several of the bones of the skull to form a four-sided pyramid, the apex of which points back into the head. Thus,…

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eye diseases

  • LASIK
    In eye disease: The orbit and lacrimal apparatus

    The orbit is the bony cavity in the skull that houses the globe of the eye (eyeball), the muscles that move the eye (the extraocular muscles), the lacrimal gland, and the blood vessels and nerves required to supply these structures. The…

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