This frontal X-ray of the orbits provides a clear view of the bony structures protecting the eyes, captured from a straight-on perspective. The image uses grayscale contrast to separate dense bone from air-filled gaps.

The orbital cavities (eye sockets) are the most prominent features, appearing as two large, dark, symmetrical circles near the center. Because the soft tissue of the eyes allows X-rays to pass through easily, these hollow spaces show up as dark regions enclosed by bright, distinct bony rings.

Surrounding the sockets are several crucial facial bones. The superior orbital rim forms the brow ridge at the top of each socket, transitioning into the frontal bone of the forehead. The lateral orbital rim forms the outer wall, while the inferior orbital rim creates the lower border, blending into the zygomatic bone (cheekbone).

Between and around the eyes, several air-filled structures are visible. The nasal cavity sits directly between the orbits, divided vertically down the center by the straight line of the nasal septum. Above the bridge of the nose, the irregular, cloudy shapes of the frontal sinuses are carved into the lower forehead. Directly beneath the eye sockets, the large, dark triangular spaces of the maxillary sinuses sit within the upper jawbone.

At the bottom of the frame, the upper teeth are visible, anchoring into the maxilla. The symmetry between the left and right sides allows doctors to check the alignment of the facial bones and look for signs of structural changes.