THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cavity that contains the eyes is the
A
buccal
B
ventral
C
orbital
D
dorsal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The orbital cavity contains the globe, nerves, vessels, lacrimal gland, extraocular muscles, tendons, and the trochlea as well as fat and other connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -In anatomy, the orbit is the cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated. “Orbit” can refer to the bony socket, or it can also be used to imply the contents.

Detailed explanation-3: -The orbits are bony structures of the skull that house the globe, extraocular muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lacrimal apparatus, and adipose tissue. Each orbit protects the globe, while the supportive tissues allow the globe to move in three dimensions (horizontal, vertical, and torsional).

Detailed explanation-4: -By definition, the orbit (bony orbit or orbital cavity) is a skeletal cavity comprised of seven bones situated within the skull. The cavity surrounds and provides mechanical protection for the eye and soft tissue structures related to it.

Detailed explanation-5: -The orbits are conical structures dividing the upper facial skeleton from the middle face and surround the organs of vision. The walls, apex, and base of the orbit are curvilinear and are perforated by foramina and fissures, which have several irregularities where ligaments, muscles, and capsules attach.

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