supraorbital ridge

su·pra·or·bi·tal mar·gin

[TA]

the superior half of the orbital rim, which constitutes the curved superior border of the orbital opening, formed by the frontal bone. See: orbital margin.

Synonym(s): margo supraorbitalis [TA], supraorbital arch, supraorbital ridge

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supraorbital ridge

n.

The curved upper border of the entrance to the eye socket. Also called supraorbital arch.

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