Orbital bones provide a base within the skull for the eyeball to rest, allowing the eye to move and function properly. This structure is designed to provide strong protection for your eyes in the event of head trauma or injury, though sometimes the bones themselves can sustain a fracture.

Where are orbital bones?

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.

What is orbital bone on face?

The orbit (eye socket) is the bony cavity that surrounds and protects the eye. The rim of the orbit is comprised of thick bones, while the floor and nasal walls of the orbit are very thin. A fracture (broken bone) can occur in the socket, and can involve the orbital rim, floor, and/or nasal wall.