Orbital part of frontal bone

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General Information
Latin Pars orbitalis ossis frontalis
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
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The Orbital part of frontal bone or Pars orbitalis is the smooth, concave part of the frontal bone in the human skull that forms the upper boundary of the orbit.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The orbital part of the frontal bone is thin and translucent. It is bounded by the supraorbital margin and the frontal notch or foramen.

Function[edit | edit source]

The orbital part of the frontal bone contributes to the formation of the roof of the orbit and contains the frontal sinus.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Injuries or diseases affecting the orbital part of the frontal bone can lead to conditions such as orbital fractures or sinusitis.

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