Interorbital region

Interorbital region

The Interorbital region is a term used in anatomy to describe the area located between the orbits, the cavities or sockets of the skull in which the eyes and their appendages are situated.

Etymology

The term "interorbital" is derived from the Latin words "inter", meaning between, and "orbital", pertaining to the orbit.

Anatomy

The interorbital region is a part of the skull and is located between the orbits, which house the eyes. This region is significant in various fields such as medicine, biology, and anthropology due to its role in determining facial features and its involvement in certain medical conditions.

Medical Significance

The width of the interorbital region can be an important factor in diagnosing certain medical conditions. For instance, a narrow interorbital distance can be indicative of hypotelorism, a condition characterized by closely set eyes. Conversely, a wide interorbital distance can suggest hypertelorism, a condition where the eyes are abnormally far apart.

Related Terms

• Orbit: The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
• Hypotelorism: A condition characterized by closely set eyes.
• Hypertelorism: A condition where the eyes are abnormally far apart.

See Also

• Orbital bone
• Craniofacial anatomy
• Human skull

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