Anatomy Flashcards
Which cranial nerves travel through the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus at the level of the pituitary fossa? (3 things)
- 3
- 4
- 5th (V1 + V2)
Which cranial nerve travels through the cavernous sinus?
6
What is the supratrochlear nerve derived from?
Frontal nerve (branch of Ophthalmic nerve (CN V1))
What does the supratrochlear nerve supply? (2 things)
- Skin of medial eyebrow
- Forehead
Where are goblet cells most abundant in conjunctiva? (2 things)
- Fornices
- Plica semilunaris
What does conjunctival stroma contain?
Rich vascular network
What type of cells does conjunctival epithelium contain?
MHC class II dendritic cells
How does conjunctival epithelium vary?
Stratified squamous to stratified columnar epithelium
What are the anatomical zones of the trabecular meshwork?
- Innermost uveal meshwork
- Corneoscleral meshwork
- Outermost cribriform meshwork
Which zone of the trabecular meshwork has the highest resistance to aqueous outflow?
Cribriform meshwork (adjacent to Schlemm’s canal)
What is the effect of anterior ciliary muscle contraction on aqueous outflow?
Increases outflow by opening trabecular meshwork
What are functions of trabecular meshwork cells? (2 things)
- Maintain hydration of trabecular connective tissue
- Phagocytic capacity
Where does the nucleus of the third cranial nerve (oculomotor nerve) reside?
Midbrain
Where does the nucleus of the fourth cranial nerve (trochlear nerve) reside?
Midbrain
Where does the nucleus of the sixth cranial nerve (abducens nerve) reside?
Pons
What is the correct order of the five layers of Bruch’s membrane (from retina to sclera)? (5 layers)
- RPE basement membrane
- Inner collagenous zone
- Elastic layer
- Outer collagenous zone
- Choriocapillaris basement membrane
(aka elastic sandwich - elastic layer in middle of collagenous zones as “bread” on either side
What are the different parts of Orbicularis oculi muscle?
Orbital
Palpebral
Where does the orbital portion of the orbicularis oculi arise from?
Medial palpebral ligament.
Where does the palpebral portion of the orbicularis oculi originate from?
Medial palpebral ligament.
How do the orbital fibres of the orbicularis oculi run?
Circumferentially in an elliptical fashion around the orbital margin.
Where do the palpebral fibres of the orbicularis oculi pass?
Within the eyelid, anterior to the orbital septum and tarsal plate.
Where is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) produced?
By the choroid plexus in the:
Lateral ventricles
Third ventricle
Fourth ventricle
What is the pathway of the Oculomotor nerve (CN3) BEFORE the Ciliary ganglion?
Pre ganglionic PS fibres → via branch of its inferior division → Ciliary ganglion
What is the pathway of the Oculomotor nerve (CN3) AFTER the Ciliary ganglion?
Ciliary ganglion → Post-ganglionic PS fibres via Short Ciliary Nerve
What do the PS fibres of the Oculomotor nerve (CN3) supply) (3 things)
- Choroid
- Ciliary muscle
- Sphincter pupillae
What does the INFERIOR division branch of the Oculomotor nerve (CN3) supply? (motor) (3 things)
- Inferior oblique
- Inferior rectus
- Medial rectus
What does the SUPERIOR division branch of the Oculomotor nerve (CN3) supply? (motor) (2 things)
- Superior rectus
- Levator palpebrae superioris
What is the Anterio-posterior diameter of the adult eye?
23-25mm
Which is the strongest orbital wall?
Lateral
Which is the weakest orbital wall?
Anterior Medial (Lamina Papyracea)
It’s paper thin
NB: Thin like papyrus
Which is thicker, the Anterior or Posterior Lens Capsule?
Anterior
Which has a stronger refractive power, lens or cornea?
Cornea
(70% of eyes refractive power)
What are the shapes of the sutures of the lens?
Anterior: Y shaped suture
Posterior: Inverted Y shaped suture
Which Lens capsule has lens epithelium under it?
Anterior ONLY
(NOT posterior)
What 2 arteries does the Trochlear Nerve (CN 4) pass OVER and UNDER?
OVER: Superior Cerebellar Artery
UNDER: Posterior Cerebral Artery
At what angle are nerve fibres in the Optic tract rotated?
90 degrees
Where does the muscle belly of Levator Palpebrae Superioris pass in relation to Superior Rectus?
Forward + Above
What does the Medial Horn of the Aponeurosis of the Levator Palpebral Superioris become?
What does it insert into?
Becomes: Medial Palpebral Ligament
Inserts into: Frontolacrimal Suture
What is on the inferior aspect of the Levator Palpebrae Superioris?
Muller’s Muscle
What nerve branch is the Levator Palpebrae Superioris supplied by?
Superior division of Oculomotor Nerve (CN 3)
What spiral shows the distances of the insertion of the EO muscles from the limbus?
Spiral of Tillaux
What is the distance from Limbus to Medial Rectus Muscle?
5.5mm
(Spiral of Tillaux)
What is the distance from Limbus to Inferior Rectus Muscle?
6.5mm
(Spiral of Tillaux)
What is the distance from Limbus to Lateral Rectus Muscle?
6.9mm
(Spiral of Tillaux)
What is the distance from Limbus to Superior Rectus Muscle?
7.7mm
(Spiral of Tillaux)
What are the different types of glands around the eye? (3 things)
- Eccrine glands
- Apocrine glands
- Holocrine glands
What is an example of Eccrine glands?
Sweat gland
What is an example of Apocrine glands?
Moll’s glands
(associated with hair follicles)
What are examples of Holocrine glands? (3 things)
- Meibomian glands
- Sebaceous glands
- Glands of Zeis
Where in the nose does the Nasolacrimal duct open?
Through an ostium partially covered by a mucosal fold (Valve of Hasner)
Where does the Nasolacrimal duct drain?
Inferior nasal meatus
(under inferior turbinate)
What is the Vitreous most firmly attached to?
Vitreous base
(Recall Q)
Where does the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus send most of its fibres to?
Visual cortex (aka Area 17)
What month of gestation does myelination of Optic Nerve begin?
7th month
When does myelination of Optic Nerve complete?
1 year after birth
Where does Myelination of the Optic Nerve terminate anatomically?
@ Lamina Cribrosa
(So optic disc + retina not myelinated)
What cells are responsible for myelination of optic nerve?
Oligodendrocytes
What is the Cornea permeable to?
Lipid soluble subtances
What is the Refractive Index if Descemets Membrane the same as?
Corneal endothelium RI
How does Descemet’s Membrane change with age?
Thickens
Where does Cornea get majority of its nutrition?
Aqueous
Where does Cornea get 10% of its nutrition from?
Limbal capillaries + Tear film
Remember the diagram of the Intracanalicular portion of Optic Nerve?
Yes
What is the Optic Nerve accompanied by in the Intracanalicular portion? (2 things)
Ophthalmic artery
Sympathetic nerves
What does the Optic Nerve have in its orbital portion?
S shaped bend
Where does the subarachnoid space terminate around the Optic Nerve?
Posterior surface of Sclera
The optic nerve passes through the ______ ring near the _______
Tendinous
Orbital apex
The optic nerve passes through the ______ ring near the _______
Tendinous
Orbital apex