Anteorbital

/ˌæntɪˈɔrbɪtəl/ adjective

Definition

Located in front of the eye socket or orbit; positioned anterior to the orbital cavity.

Etymology

From Latin ante (before) + orbital (from orbita, a track, circle); describes anatomical structures forward of the eye socket.

Kelly Says

Paleontologists studying dinosaur skulls use anteorbital to describe the opening (fenestra) in front of the eye socket—and some dinos had absolutely massive anteorbital openings!

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