Understanding the Postocular Region of the Skull

Postocular refers to the region of the skull behind the eye socket, specifically the bones and structures that are located in this area. The term "postocular" is derived from the Latin words "post," meaning "after," and "oculare," meaning "eye."

The postocular region of the skull includes several bones and structures, including:

1. The posterior edge of the maxilla (the bone that forms the upper jaw and the eye socket)
2. The zygomatic process of the temporal bone (a projection of the temporal bone that forms the lower portion of the eye socket)
3. The lacrimal bone (a small bone located in the corner of the eye socket)
4. The nasal bone (a bone that forms the bridge of the nose and connects to the frontal bone)
5. The frontal process of the zygomatic bone (a projection of the zygomatic bone that forms the upper portion of the eye socket)

The postocular region is important for supporting the eye and its associated muscles, as well as for providing attachment sites for various muscles of the face and head.