Palpebral fissure

System Sensory (Eye)
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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).

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