superior orbital fissures

A form of superior orbital fissure — One of two openings transmitting nerves and blood vessels to or from the orbit, situated superiorly between the greater wing and the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of superior orbital fissure
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