infraorbital groove

noun

A groove in the middle of the posterior part of the bony floor of the orbit that gives passage to the infraorbital artery, vein, and nerve.

Meanings

nouninfraorbital groove (plural infraorbital grooves)

plural infraorbital grooves

  1. anatomyA groove in the middle of the posterior part of the bony floor of the orbit that gives passage to the infraorbital artery, vein, and nerve.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 眶下溝 /眶下沟
  • 眶下溝 /眶下沟groove in the floor of the orbit
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