orbital cavity (orbit)

Introduction

The orbital cavity is formed by parts or several bones of the skull, including:

• frontal bone
• maxilla
• lacrimal bone
• ethmoid bone
• sphenoid bone (greater & lesser wings)
• zygomatic bone
• palatine bone

The margin of the orbit is formed by the:

• frontal bone
• maxilla
• zygomatic bone

More general terms

• anatomic structure

More specific terms

• orbital septum
• orbital surface

Components

• trochlea