supraorbital

[soo-pruh-awr-bi-tl]

supraorbital Definition

  • 1situated or occurring above the orbit of the eye
  • 2relating to the forehead or the supraorbital ridge

Using supraorbital: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "supraorbital" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The supraorbital nerve is located above the eye.

  • Example

    The supraorbital ridge is a bony projection above the eye socket.

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Summary: supraorbital in Brief

The term 'supraorbital' [soo-pruh-awr-bi-tl] refers to something situated or occurring above the orbit of the eye, or relating to the forehead or the supraorbital ridge. Examples include the supraorbital nerve and the supraorbital ridge, which is a bony projection above the eye socket.