A3 - orbit and eye Flashcards
what is the base of the orbit surrounded by?
the optic margin
describe the medial walls of the orbit
- separated by the ethmoidal sinuses and the upper parts of the nasal cavity
- lie parallel to each other
describe the lateral walls of the orbit
lie approx at a right angle
what 7 bones contribute to the orbit? (A-G)
A = frontal
B = zygomatic
C = maxilla
D = sphenoid
E = ethmoid
F = lacrimal
G = palatine
what bones contribute to the superior wall (roof) of the orbit?
frontal and sphenoid
what bones contribute to the medial wall of the orbit?
- ethmoid
- maxilla
- lacrimal
- sphenoid
what bones contribute to the inferior (floor) of the orbit?
maxilla, palatine and zygomatic
what bones contribute to the lateral wall of the orbit?
sphenoid and zygomatic
what does the superior wall of the orbit separate the orbital cavity from?
the anterior fossa
what does the inferior wall of the orbit separate the orbital cavity from?
maxillary sinus
what does the lateral wall of the orbit separate the orbital cavity from?
middle cranial fossa and the temporal fossa
what makes up the orbital margin (rim) (base)?
- supra-orbital margin : frontal bone
- medial margin : frontal process of the maxilla
- infra-orbital margin : zygomatic process of the maxilla and the zygomatic bone
- lateral margin : zygomatic process of the frontal bone and the zygomatic bone and its frontal process
what is at the apex of the orbit?
optic foramen (canal)
what does the optic canal provide passage for?
the optic nerve (CNII) and opthalmic artery to exit the skull
what is the apex of the orbit bounded by?
medially by the body of the sphenoid bone and laterally by the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone
what is the orbital apex medial to?
the superior orbital fissure
what is the depression in the roof/superior wall of the orbit?
lacrimal fossa — intended for hosting the orbital part of the lacrimal gland
describe features of the medial wall of the orbit
- the lacrimal bone and the frontal process of the maxilla build the lacrimal groove which contains the lacrimal sac
- also contains the anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramina and the trochlea
where are the ethmoidal foramina and what do they do?
- the ethmoidal foramina are found at the junction between the roof and the medial wall as a part of the frontal-ethmoidal suture
- serve as passageways for the anterior and posterior ethmoidal nerves and vessels
what is the trochlea?
- the only cartilage found in the orbit
- it is a pulley-like structure in the orbit through which the tendon of the superior oblique muscle passes
what is the most important landmark of the floor/inferior wall of the orbit?
inferior orbital fissure — separates the floor from the lateral wall, and provides passage for several neurovascular structures
what is the strongest and thickest wall of the orbit?
lateral
what does the lateral wall of the orbit contain?
superior orbital fissure, found between the greater and lesser wing of the sphenoid bone
why is there no suture between the sphenoid bone and maxilla?
they are separated by the inferior orbital fissure
what does the lacrimal fossa hold?
lacrimal gland
what does the lacrimal groove hold?
lacrimal sac
describe the anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramen
- anterior ethmoidal foramen — found at junction between superior and medial orbital walls, transmits anterior ethmoidal vein, artery and nerve
- posterior ethmoidal foramen — found at junction between superior and medial orbital walls, transmits posterior ethmoidal vein, artery and nerve
name the 6 extraocular muscles
- superior/inferior/medial/lateral rectus muscles
- superior/inferior oblique muscles
functions of eyelid
- protect eyeball from injury and excessive light
- keep cornea moist by spreading the lacrimal fluid
what are the 6 layers of the eyelid?
- skin
- subcutaneous tissue
- muscle — orbital part of orbicularis oculi muscle
- orbital septum
- tarsus — plates of the dense connective tissue present in both eyelids. superior tarsus is associated with muscles that raise the upper eyelid
- conjunctiva — thin membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelid and reflects onto the anterior surface of the eyeball
what are the 2 different conjunctiva?
- palpebral conjunctiva — transparent mucous membrane reflected onto the eyeball, where it is continuous with the bulbar conjunctiva
- bulbar conjunctiva — thin, transparent and loosely attached to the anterior surface (sclera or ‘white’) of the eyeball where it contains small, visible blood vessels
what do the lines of reflection of the palpebral conjunctiva onto the eyeball form?
form continuous recesses or “pockets” — the superior and inferior conjunctival fornices
label this eyelid
what do tarsal glands do?
produce a lipid secretion to prevent the eyelids from sticking together when closed
what is the medial palpebral?
ligament that connects the tarsi to the medial aspect of the orbit and provides muscle attachment for the orbicularis oculi muscle
what is the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?
- extends from the lesser wing of sphenoid to the superior tarsal plate and the skin of the upper eyelid
- elevates the upper eyelid
what is the superior tarsal?
smooth muscle fibres that are located within the levator palpebrae superioris
what is the periorbita?
the periosteum lining the orbit
what is the periorbita continuous with?
- with periosteal layer of dura mater at superior orbital fissure and optic canal
- with extra cranial periosteum at the orbital margin
- with the fascia covering the extraocular muscles and the fascial sheath of the eyeball
where is the fascial sheath of the eyeball?
extends from the optic nerve to the corneoscleral junction
what does the fascial sheath separate?
the eyeball from the surrounding periorbital fat
what are the medial and lateral check ligaments? what are they attached to and what do they do?
= triangular extensions of the sheaths pf the medial and lateral rectus ligaments
- medial : attached to lacrimal bone. limits abduction
- lateral : attached to zygomatic bone. limits adduction
how do the check ligaments form the suspensory ligament of the eye?
the check ligaments blend with the fascia of the inferior oblique and inferior rectus muscles, forming a sling to suspend the eyeball — suspensory ligament of the eye
where does the inferior check ligament arise from and what does it do?
- arises from the inferior rectus muscle
- when the gaze is directed downwards, the inferior check ligament retracts to the inferior eyelid
- work with the oblique muscles and the retrobulbar fat to prevent the eyeball being pulled backwards by recti muscles
what is enophthalmos sign?
during disease, dehydration and starvation, the eyeballs may be retracted into the orbit
what does the lacrimal gland do?
- secretes LACRIMAL FLUID — contains lysozyme
- the fluid moistens and lubricates the surfaces of the conjucntiva and cornea and provides some nutrients and dissolved O2 to the cornea
- when produced in excess, the overflowing fluid becomes tears