superior orbital fissure

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A cleft between the greater and the lesser wing of the sphenoid, through which pass the oculomotor and trochlear nerves, the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve, the abducens nerve, and the ophthalmic veins.

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On Dec. 30, she filed a similar lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court.
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But both sides of this American fissure create a life lived less than fully.
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And of those who transform themselves into masters and believe themselves superior to others, rather than at their service.
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The Mexicans, far superior in numbers, received every moment accessions to their strength.
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In Paris, Joachim soon found that the royal road to success lay in denouncing loudly all superior officers of lack of patriotism.
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His superior talents and untiring industry were under the direction of philanthropic and Christian impulses.
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Not to smoke at all in the presence of a superior, is held the most delicate homage which can be paid him.
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With little hesitation she did so, in view of the immensely superior force displayed.
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