supraorbital margin


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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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su·pra·or·bi·tal mar·gin

(sū'pră-ōr'bit-ăl mahr'jin) [TA]
The superior half of the orbital rim, which constitutes the curved superior border of the orbital opening, formed by the frontal bone.
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