Anatomy of the eye

Question 1

Medial Rectus

Answer 1

Muscle that moves eye in ward ( toward nose)

Question 2

Conjunctiva

Answer 2

Clear, slick material that lies over three parts of the eye

• Inner surface of eyelids (upper and lower)
• front surface of eyeball
• protective lining over eyeball

separates front half from back half of eyeball (fornix)

Question 3

Lens

Answer 3

Composed of protein and water, it can change shape to help you focus when you switch from far to near viewing.

Question 4

Iris

Answer 4

Colored part of eye

Question 5

Macula

Answer 5

Portion of retina that gives us the sharpest vision.

Question 6

Vitreous

Answer 6

colorless, gelatin-like substance that fills the inside of eye behind the lens. Occupies 80% of eye, maintains spherical shape.

Question 7

Superior Oblique

Answer 7

Muscle near the top of the eye that moves eye down and outward (side)

Question 8

Pupil

Answer 8

Opening in iris. Muscles of iris can make opening bigger or smaller in response to changes in light.

Question 9

Inferior Oblique

Answer 9

Muscle near bottom of eye. Moves eye up and outward (side)

Question 10

Sclera

Answer 10

Smooth white material that covers eyeball.

Question 11

Endothelium

Answer 11

Inner most layer of cornea

Question 12

Superior Rectus

Answer 12

Muscle attached to the top of eye, pulls eye upward.

Question 13

Epithelium

Answer 13

Outer layer that protects Cornea. Can get scratched and become very painful.

Question 14

Stroma

Answer 14

Thickest part of Cornea. Makes up 90% of Corneas width.

Question 15

Cornea

Answer 15

Clear dome that covers iris

Question 16

Bowman’s Membrane

Answer 16

Layer of tough fibers that help protect cornea.

Question 17

Lateral Rectus

Answer 17

Muscle that moves your eye outward (Look to the side).

Question 18

Inferior Rectus

Answer 18

Muscle attached to the bottom of the eye. Pulls eye downward.

Question 19

The seven bones that make up Orbit of the eye.

Answer 19

Frontal 
Ethmoid
Lacrimal
Maxilla
Palatine
Sphenoid
Zygomatic