ethmoid bone
ethmoid
A bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain. As such, it is located at the roof of the nose, between the two orbits. The cubical bone is lightweight due to a spongy construction. The ethmoid bone is one of the bones that makes up the orbit of the eye[WP].
| Tipo | Bone |
| Nombre latino | ethmoid |
| FMA ID | 52740 |
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What is the ethmoid bone?
A bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain. As such, it is located at the roof of the nose, between the two orbits. The cubical bone is lightweight due to a spongy construction. The ethmoid bone is one of the bones that makes up the orbit of the eye[WP].
What is the Latin name for the ethmoid bone?
The Latin name for the ethmoid bone is ethmoid.
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