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The medical term for pertaining to within the lumen is "intraluminal."
An air space within a bone is called a sinus. Sinuses are cavities located within certain bones of the skull, such as the frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones. They are lined with mucous membrane and help to lighten the skull and resonate sound during speech.
The medical term for "pertaining to within a cell" is "intracellular."
The cavities housing the eyes are called eye sockets or orbits. They protect and support the eyes within the skull.
An incision into the skull to approach the brain is called a craniotomy. This procedure allows surgeons to access and treat various conditions within the brain, such as tumors, aneurysms, or traumatic brain injuries. It involves creating a bone flap in the skull to provide access to the brain tissue.