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canthus

angle of eye

A canthus is a corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet. The bicanthal plane is the transversal plane linking both canthi and defines the upper boundary of the midface.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical junction
Latin Name angle of eye
FMA ID 59222

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the canthus?

A canthus is a corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet. The bicanthal plane is the transversal plane linking both canthi and defines the upper boundary of the midface.

What is the Latin name for the canthus?

The Latin name for the canthus is angle of eye.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59222 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006742 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — canthus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.