Supraorbital refers to the region immediately above the
eye sockets, where in humans the
eyebrows are located. It denotes several anatomical features, such as:
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Supraorbital artery
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Supraorbital foramen
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Supraorbital gland
The supraorbital gland is a type of lateral nasal gland found in some species of marine birds, particularly penguins, which removes sodium chloride from the bloodstream. The gland's function is similar to that of the kidneys, though it is much mo ...
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Supraorbital nerve
The supraorbital nerve is one of two branches of the frontal nerve, itself a branch of the ophthalmic nerve. The other branch of the frontal nerve is the supratrochlear nerve.
Structure
The supraorbital nerve branches from the frontal nerve mid ...
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Supraorbital ridge
The brow ridge, or supraorbital ridge known as superciliary arch in medicine, is a bony ridge located above the eye sockets of all primates. In humans, the eyebrows are located on their lower margin.
Structure
The brow ridge is a nodule or crest ...
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Supraorbital vein
The supraorbital vein is a vein of the forehead. It communicates with the frontal branch of the superficial temporal vein. It passes through the supraorbital notch, and merges with the angular vein to form the superior ophthalmic vein. The supra ...
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