| Lateral palpebral raphe | |
|---|---|
 The tarsi and their ligaments. Right eye; front view. | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | orbicularis oculi muscle |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | raphe palpebralis lateralis |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The lateral palpebral raphe is a ligamentous band near the eye. Its existence is contentious, and many sources describe it as the continuation of nearby muscles. It is formed from the lateral ends of the orbicularis oculi muscle. It connects the orbicularis oculi muscle, the frontosphenoidal process of the zygomatic bone, and the tarsi of the eyelids.