A&P Anterior Seg.

Question 1

White outer layer that is continuous with cornea and protective sheath covering optic nerve

Answer 1

Sclera

Question 2

Loose Connective tissue that lines lids, covers sclera and stabilizes tear film

Answer 2

Conjunctiva

Question 3

Outer Transparent layer

Answer 3

Cornea

Question 4

Boarder of cornea and sclera what we measure using angles

Answer 4

Limbus

Question 5

Aqueous filled space between the iris and corneal endothelium.

Answer 5

Anterior Chamber

Question 6

Secretes aqueous layer of the tear film

Answer 6

Lacrimal Gland

Question 7

Drainage system for tears

Answer 7

Lacrimal Duct

Question 8

Carries tears from eyes to nasal cavity

Answer 8

Nasolacrimal Duct

Question 9

Circular Lymphatic-like vessel that collects aqueous from the anterior chamber and delivers it into episcleral blood vessels

Answer 9

Schlemm’s Canal

Question 10

Round hole in the center of iris that passes light

Answer 10

Pupil

Question 11

Responsible for how much light goes through the pupil

Answer 11

Iris

Question 12

Narrow space behind peripheral part of iris and in front of suspensory ligament of lens/ciliary process

Answer 12

Posterior Chamber

Question 13

Part of uvea that delivers oxygen and nutrients to the eye tissues

Answer 13

Ciliary Body

Question 14

Smooth muscle fibers that change shape of lens to achieve accommodation

Answer 14

Ciliary Muscles

Question 15

Secretes nutrient fluid to nourish structures. The lens is suspended by ligaments

Answer 15

Ciliary Process

Question 16

Resilient transparent structure that focuses light by changes its curvature of the front surface

Answer 16

Lens

Question 17

Long thin fibers which connect lens to the ring of ciliary muscles

Answer 17

Suspensory Ligaments