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As every other feature, your bones do the heavy lifting when it comes to ones eye area.
Disclaimer: I WILL ONLY BE DISCUSSING HOW THE EACH BONES EFFECTS THE EYES
All the images left so if you wanna see examples just look each term up yourself!
These are the names of the bones that create the shape of your eye.
The frontal bone effects the depth and position of your eye by forming the the orbital roof. The orbital roof serves as an upper boundary of the eye socket. The frontal bone angles your brow position, primarily the bottom part of it. For men, their brow ridge can be effected by this, not just hormones. The frontal bone is what causes the surprised expression some people seem to constantly have on their face. Major expressional facial muscles are attached to the frontal bone; these facial muscles are responsible for eyebrow movement.
Two small areas of bone that comprise of the frontal bone that also effect eye shape:
The supraorbital margin forms the ridge that specifically creates said upper boundary, it is mainly composed of the frontal bone. The supraorbital notch acts as a gateway for veins that lead to your forehead and the supraorbital nerve. The hugest factor that the supraorbital margin effects is your eyebrow position, as this part of the frontal bone is specifically what causes some people to have a surprised look. The supraorbital margin is located in the upper edge of the eye socket.
The Glabella is rather flat and smooth area between your eyebrows that is also mainly made up by the frontal bone. The glabella is mainly responsible for symmetry, and can be effected by hormonal changes. The glabella is located in between the eyebrows, on the forehead.
Sphenoid
The sphenoid aids in the construction of the back wall of the eye socket, contributing to the depth and orientation of the eyes. The sphenoid affects the width and tilt of your eye area. Several other bones connect to the sphenoid, like the frontal, ethmoid, and zygomatic. The connection the sphenoid makes with these bones helps stabilize the orbital structure.
two small areas of the sphenoid that cause the sphenoid to contribute to eye shape:
The greater wing forms part of the lateral orbital wall and influences how wide or recessed the eyes appear.
The optic canal is a small tunnel that carries the optic nerve and affects how deep-set the eyes look.
Zygomatic
The zygomatic bone plays a vital role in shaping the lateral and inferior walls of the orbit. The zygomatic bone connects the midface to the orbital structure and contributes significantly to facial width and projection. Its position helps define the outer contour of the eye, influencing how lifted, angled, or recessed the eye appears. The zygomatic bone also serves as a structural bridge between the maxilla and the temporal bone, stabilizing the cheek and temple regions.
Two small areas of the zygomatic bone that contribute to eye shape:
The orbital surface of the zygomatic bone helps form the lateral wall of the eye socket. It supports the outer edge of the eye and influences how lifted or angled the eye appears.
The zygomaticofacial foramen is a small opening that allows nerves and vessels to pass through. Though subtle, its location can affect soft tissue volume and sensation around the cheek and lower eye area.
Ethmoid
The ethmoid bone is a delicate, spongy structure located between the nasal cavity and the orbits. It forms a significant portion of the medial orbital wall and contributes to the separation between the eyes. Despite its small size, the ethmoid bone plays a crucial role in facial symmetry and the internal architecture of the eye sockets. It also houses the ethmoidal air cells, which are part of the paranasal sinus system, influencing both structural and functional aspects of the midface.
Two small areas of the ethmoid bone that contribute to eye shape:
The lamina papyracea is a thin plate that makes up the medial orbital wall. It influences how close-set or wide-set the eyes appear and supports the inner contour of the eye socket.
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The ethmoidal foramina are small openings that transmit nerves and vessels. Their placement affects internal orbital architecture and can subtly influence the shape of the medial eye area.
Lacrimal
The lacrimal bone is the smallest and most fragile bone in the facial skeleton, located at the front part of the medial wall of the orbit. Despite its size, it plays a critical role in tear drainage and the contour of the inner eye corner. It forms part of the lacrimal fossa, which houses the lacrimal sac—a key component of the tear system. The lacrimal bone also contributes to the smooth transition between the nasal bridge and the eye socket.
Two small areas of the lacrimal bone that contribute to eye shape:
The lacrimal fossa houses the lacrimal sac, which is essential for tear drainage. Its depth and position influence the shape and definition of the inner eye corner.
The posterior lacrimal crest provides attachment for the orbicularis oculi muscle and supports the lacrimal sac. It subtly affects the curvature and expression of the medial eye area.
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Maxilla
The maxilla is the central bone of the midface, forming the floor of the orbit and supporting the upper jaw and cheek. It plays a major role in the under-eye contour, tear trough depth, and the transition between the eye and the rest of the face. The maxilla also houses the infraorbital nerve and contributes to the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Its structure affects how youthful or tired the eye area appears, especially in relation to cheek projection and under-eye volume.
Two small areas of the maxilla that contribute to eye shape:
The infraorbital rim defines the lower boundary of the eye socket. It affects under-eye hollowness, tear trough depth, and how youthful or tired the eye area appears.
The infraorbital foramen allows passage of the infraorbital nerve and vessels. Its location can influence sensation and is a key landmark in cosmetic procedures targeting the midface and lower eye area.
Disclaimer: I WILL ONLY BE DISCUSSING HOW THE EACH BONES EFFECTS THE EYES
All the images left so if you wanna see examples just look each term up yourself!
These are the names of the bones that create the shape of your eye.
- Frontal (your brow ridge also)
- Sphenoid
- Zygomatic
- Ethmoid
- Lacrimal
- Maxilla
The frontal bone effects the depth and position of your eye by forming the the orbital roof. The orbital roof serves as an upper boundary of the eye socket. The frontal bone angles your brow position, primarily the bottom part of it. For men, their brow ridge can be effected by this, not just hormones. The frontal bone is what causes the surprised expression some people seem to constantly have on their face. Major expressional facial muscles are attached to the frontal bone; these facial muscles are responsible for eyebrow movement.
Two small areas of bone that comprise of the frontal bone that also effect eye shape:
The supraorbital margin forms the ridge that specifically creates said upper boundary, it is mainly composed of the frontal bone. The supraorbital notch acts as a gateway for veins that lead to your forehead and the supraorbital nerve. The hugest factor that the supraorbital margin effects is your eyebrow position, as this part of the frontal bone is specifically what causes some people to have a surprised look. The supraorbital margin is located in the upper edge of the eye socket.
The Glabella is rather flat and smooth area between your eyebrows that is also mainly made up by the frontal bone. The glabella is mainly responsible for symmetry, and can be effected by hormonal changes. The glabella is located in between the eyebrows, on the forehead.
Sphenoid
The sphenoid aids in the construction of the back wall of the eye socket, contributing to the depth and orientation of the eyes. The sphenoid affects the width and tilt of your eye area. Several other bones connect to the sphenoid, like the frontal, ethmoid, and zygomatic. The connection the sphenoid makes with these bones helps stabilize the orbital structure.
two small areas of the sphenoid that cause the sphenoid to contribute to eye shape:
The greater wing forms part of the lateral orbital wall and influences how wide or recessed the eyes appear.
The optic canal is a small tunnel that carries the optic nerve and affects how deep-set the eyes look.
Zygomatic
The zygomatic bone plays a vital role in shaping the lateral and inferior walls of the orbit. The zygomatic bone connects the midface to the orbital structure and contributes significantly to facial width and projection. Its position helps define the outer contour of the eye, influencing how lifted, angled, or recessed the eye appears. The zygomatic bone also serves as a structural bridge between the maxilla and the temporal bone, stabilizing the cheek and temple regions.
Two small areas of the zygomatic bone that contribute to eye shape:
The orbital surface of the zygomatic bone helps form the lateral wall of the eye socket. It supports the outer edge of the eye and influences how lifted or angled the eye appears.
The zygomaticofacial foramen is a small opening that allows nerves and vessels to pass through. Though subtle, its location can affect soft tissue volume and sensation around the cheek and lower eye area.
Ethmoid
The ethmoid bone is a delicate, spongy structure located between the nasal cavity and the orbits. It forms a significant portion of the medial orbital wall and contributes to the separation between the eyes. Despite its small size, the ethmoid bone plays a crucial role in facial symmetry and the internal architecture of the eye sockets. It also houses the ethmoidal air cells, which are part of the paranasal sinus system, influencing both structural and functional aspects of the midface.
Two small areas of the ethmoid bone that contribute to eye shape:
The lamina papyracea is a thin plate that makes up the medial orbital wall. It influences how close-set or wide-set the eyes appear and supports the inner contour of the eye socket.
CANNOT FIND IMAGE THAT FOCUSES ON IT
The ethmoidal foramina are small openings that transmit nerves and vessels. Their placement affects internal orbital architecture and can subtly influence the shape of the medial eye area.
Lacrimal
The lacrimal bone is the smallest and most fragile bone in the facial skeleton, located at the front part of the medial wall of the orbit. Despite its size, it plays a critical role in tear drainage and the contour of the inner eye corner. It forms part of the lacrimal fossa, which houses the lacrimal sac—a key component of the tear system. The lacrimal bone also contributes to the smooth transition between the nasal bridge and the eye socket.
Two small areas of the lacrimal bone that contribute to eye shape:
The lacrimal fossa houses the lacrimal sac, which is essential for tear drainage. Its depth and position influence the shape and definition of the inner eye corner.
The posterior lacrimal crest provides attachment for the orbicularis oculi muscle and supports the lacrimal sac. It subtly affects the curvature and expression of the medial eye area.
View attachment 188505
(one down on the right)
Maxilla
The maxilla is the central bone of the midface, forming the floor of the orbit and supporting the upper jaw and cheek. It plays a major role in the under-eye contour, tear trough depth, and the transition between the eye and the rest of the face. The maxilla also houses the infraorbital nerve and contributes to the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Its structure affects how youthful or tired the eye area appears, especially in relation to cheek projection and under-eye volume.
Two small areas of the maxilla that contribute to eye shape:
The infraorbital rim defines the lower boundary of the eye socket. It affects under-eye hollowness, tear trough depth, and how youthful or tired the eye area appears.
The infraorbital foramen allows passage of the infraorbital nerve and vessels. Its location can influence sensation and is a key landmark in cosmetic procedures targeting the midface and lower eye area.
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