What is another word for cranial orbit?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈe͡ɪnɪəl ˈɔːbɪt] (IPA) 
The cranial orbit is the bony socket that protects and supports the eyeball and its associated muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. It is also known as the eye socket or orbital cavity. There are a few synonyms for the cranial orbit, including orbital bone, eye socket bone, and ocular cranium. Additionally, some anatomists and medical professionals refer to the cranial orbit as the orbital complex or orbitosphenoid region. Each of these names is used to describe the same anatomical structure that is essential for the visual, motor, and sensory function of the eye.
