Supraorbital notch
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The Supraorbital notch is a small groove at superior and medial margin of the orbit in the frontal bone. The supraorbital nerve passes through this notch prior to dividing into superficial and deep components that provide sensory innervation to the ipsilateral forehead. The supraorbital nerve is a branch of the frontal nerve arising from the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V).

In vivo, it is often covered with connective tissue to form a supraorbital foramen
Supraorbital foramen
The supraorbital foramen is a bony elongated path located above the orbit and under the forehead. The supraorbital foramen lies directly under the eyebrow....

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