Palpebral fissure
System
Sensory (Eye)
SNOMED CT
280576003
Palpebral fissure
Definition
Orifice separating upper and lower eyelids. In the human adult this measures about 10mm vertically and 30 mm horizontally. It can be reduced in size in fetal alcohol syndrome. In Trisomy 9 the palpebral fissures can be upslanting. [WP,modified].
The Palpebral fissure is a part of the Sensory (Eye).
Also identified as
- SCTID 280576003 per UBERON