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conjunctival fornix

conjunctiva fornix

The space formed by the junction of the bulbar and palpebral portions of the conjunctiva, that of the upper lid being the superior conjunctival fornix (fornix conjunctivae superior) and that of the lower lid, the inferior conjunctival fornix (fornix conjunctivae inferior); the fornix is loose and flexible, allowing the free movement of the lids and eyeball.

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Type Organ
Latin Name conjunctiva fornix
FMA ID 59016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conjunctival fornix?

The space formed by the junction of the bulbar and palpebral portions of the conjunctiva, that of the upper lid being the superior conjunctival fornix (fornix conjunctivae superior) and that of the lower lid, the inferior conjunctival fornix (fornix conjunctivae inferior); the fornix is loose and fl

What is the Latin name for the conjunctival fornix?

The Latin name for the conjunctival fornix is conjunctiva fornix.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59016 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0010307 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — conjunctival fornix Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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