Anatomy Flashcards
what is the eyeball?
optical apparatus and is roughly 25mm in diameter
what is the shape of an eyeball?
• Spherical shape – comprised of 3 layers + fascial sheath
what are the 3 layers of the eyeball?
Fibrous layer (outer) Vascular layer (uvea) Retina (inner)
what two parts make up the outer fibrous layer of the eye?
cornea
sclera
(junction between corneal limbus)
what is the cornea of the eye?
o anterior 1/6, approx. 540microns thick, thickest peripherally, avascular
o transparent fibrous layer – epithelium, Bowmans membrane, stroma, Descemets membrane, endothelium
o 2/3 of refractive power
what is the sclera of the eye?
o Posterior 5/6, tough, opaque layer
o extraocular muscles attach to the outer sclera
o collagen, ground substance, coarse weave
what are the 3 parts of the uvea of the eye?
choroid
ciliary body
iris
what is the role of the uvea of the eye?
role in absorbing reflected light + provides nutritional support
what is the structure of the choroid of the eye?
o Dark brown layer between sclera + retina
o Larger vessels externally, finer vessels internally
o Avascular area of retina
what is the ciliary muscle of the eye?
Smooth muscle, ring overlying ciliary processes, posterior to corneoscleral junction
Provides attachment for the lens
Contraction and relaxation changes shape of lens, controlling focus
Connects choroid with circumference of iris
what are the 3 parts of the ciliary body of the eye?
ciliary muscle
ciliary process
pars plana
what is the ciliary process of the eye?
Ciliary epithelium secretes of aqueous humour and maintains ocular pressure
what is the iris of the eye?
o Contractible diaphragm with a central aperture, pupil
o Coloured part of the eye
o Separates the anterior and posterior chamber
what are the two muscles that make up the iris?
Sphincter pupillae
Dilator pupillae
what is the iridocorneal angle of the eye?
lies between the iris, the anterior tip of the ciliary body and the cornea. Site of aqueous drainage from the eye via the trabecular meshwork
what is the retina of the eye?
sensory neural layer
what are the 3 parts of the retina?
retina
macule
optic disc
what is the structure of the retina?
o Anterior continuation of the pigmented layer and a layer of supporting cells
o Extends over the ciliary body + posterior surface of iris – to the pupillary margin
what is the structure of the macule of the eye?
o Lateral to the optic disc
o Small oval area – made of cones (rods around the periphery)
o Yellow in colour
o Centre of the macule = Fovea – area of most acute vision – cones at highest density
what is the structure of the optic disc of the eye?
o Where sensory fibres + vessels conveyed by the optic nerve enter the eye – only point of entry/exit
o Contains no photoreceptors so insensitive to light = BLINDSPOT
what is the anterior segment of the eye?
in front of lens, divided into chambers
what is the anterior chamber of the anterior segment of the eye?
Between cornea + iris
Contains aqueous humour
what is the posterior chamber of the anterior segment of the eye?
Between iris + supporting ligaments
Contains aqueous humour
what is the posterior segment of the eye?
behind lens
2/3rds of eye
Contains vitreous humour
what are the 7 bones that make up the bony orbit?
o Frontal, zygomatic, sphenoid, ethmoid, lacrimal, maxilla + paletine
o Additional bone is nasal
what are the shapes of the bony orbit?
quadrangular pyramids
what is the structure of the apices of the bony orbit?
directed anterolaterally = optic canal
what is the structure of the bases of the bony orbit?
directed posterior laterally
Called orbital margins/rim
Superior (frontal), inferior (maxillary), lateral (zygomatic), medial (lacrimal + ethmoid – orbital plate)
what is the role of the eyelid?
offer mechanical protection to the globe, spread the tears over the conjunctiva and cornea with each blink
what are the layers of the eyelid?
Skin – orbicularis oculi (muscle) – orbital septum + ligaments + tarsus – conjunctiva
what is two parts of the orbicularis oculi?
Orbital – thicker, redder colour, fibres form complete ellipse, used for tightly closing
Palpebral – thin, pale, arises rom medial palpebral ligament, used for lightly closing
what are the two tarsus of the eye?
o Superior tarsus – supports upper eye lid
o Inferior tarsus – supports lower eye lid
what is the structure of the tarsus?
dense bands of connective tissue
what are the ligaments of the of the eyelid?
o lateral palpebral ligament – connects tarsus to lateral margin
o medial palpebral ligament – connects tarsi to medial margin of orbit, orbicularis oculi originates + insert
what is the leviator palebrae superiors?
o tendon attaches to superior tarsus
o responsible for opening eye/lifting eyelid superiorly
what is the orbital septum?
o sheet of fascia – spans tarsi to margins of orbit
o Helps prevent spread of infection from superficial to deep
what are the two types of eye conjunctiva?
Palpebral
Bulbar
what is the palpebral conjunctiva?
inner surface of eyelids
more vascular than bulbar
contains follicles and papillae
what is the bulbar conjunctiva?
lines eyeball
less bascular
what does conjunctiva contain?
goblet cells which secrete part of tear film
what are the parts of the lacrimal apparatus?
lacrimal glands - excretory ducts - lacrimal canaliculi - nasocrimal ducts - accessory lacrimal glands
what is the role of the lacrimal glands?
Secretes lacrimal fluid (saline containing bactericidal enzyme lysozyme)
o Moistens + lubricates conjunctiva + cornea
o Also provides nutrients and oxygen
what is the role of the excretory ducts?
transfer lacrimal fluid lacrimal glands – conjunctival sac
what are the parts of the lacrimal canaliculi?
o Canals
o Lacrimal punctum (openings) on lacrimal papilla – lacrimal lake – lacrimal sac
what is the role of the nasocrimal ducts?
conveys fluid to inferior nasal meatus
what is the role of the tear film?
Has antimicrobial properties due to the action of lyzoyme