fornix

[ fawr-niks ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural for·ni·ces [fawr, -n, uh, -seez].

1. any of various arched or vaulted structures, as an arching fibrous formation in the brain.

fornix

/ ˈfɔːnɪks /

noun

1. anatomy any archlike structure, esp the arched band of white fibres at the base of the brain

Derived Forms

• ˈfornical, adjective

Other Words From

• forni·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fornix¹

1675–85; < Latin: vault, arch

Word History and Origins

Origin of fornix¹

C17: from Latin; see fornicate ²

Example Sentences

The gland is seen beneath the conjunctiva at the outer part of the upper fornix, seized with forceps, and drawn forwards.

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The levator palpebrae superioris is the highest, and passes forward to the superior tarsal plate and fornix of the conjunctiva.

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If the septum be now removed, the anterior part of the fornix is brought into view.

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The fornix is an arch-shaped band of nerve fibres extending in the antero-posterior direction.

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Each peduncle joins, along with the taenia semicircularis, the anterior pillar of the fornix of its own side.

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