Orbital part of frontal bone

Orbital part of frontal bone

Frontal bone. Outer surface. (The Pars orbitalis is the bottom third.)
Latin	Pars orbitalis ossis frontalis

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

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

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

Clinical significance

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

See also

• Frontal bone
• Orbit (anatomy)

References

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