Anatomy of the Orbit and Eye Flashcards
name the bones of the orbit
frontal ethmoid maxilla zygomatic sphenoid lacrimal
the nasal bone does not make up the orbit: T or F?
T
how many bones contribute to the orbit?
6
what is the function of the supra/infraorbital foraminae?
allow passage of supra/infraorbital neurovascular bundles
what shape is the orbit considered to take?
pyramidal shape
what makes up the apex of the pyramidal shape of the orbit?
optic canal
what makes up the floor of the orbit?
maxilla
what makes up the medial wall of the orbit?
ethmoid
what makes up the lateral wall of the orbit
sphenoid
what makes up the orbital rim?
superior, inferior, medial, lateral margins of the orbit
what protects the eye from direct damage?
the orbital rim
which is more anterior: superior orbital margin or inferior orbital margin
superior
what makes up the superior margin of the orbit
frontal
what margins of the orbit are at risk of an orbital blowout fracture?
medial wall floor
symptoms of an orbital blowout fracture?
loss of sensation in face sight problems
what is diplopia?
double vision
what constitutes the most external layer of the eyelid?
orbicularis oculi muscle
name the 2 parts of the orbicularis oculi muscle and their location?
orbital= goes round whole orbit
palpebral= lower eyelid
what does the middle layer of the eyelid contain
orbital septum (fascia) ligaments
main role of the orbital septum?
prevent infection
which muscle of the eyelid allows the eye to screw up?
orbital part of the oculi
what are tarsi
half moon bands of connective tissue that make up the eyelids
what muscle is responsible for lifting the eyelid up?
levator palpebrae superioris
another name for mueller’s muscle?
superior tarsal muscle
which part of the eye is avascular?
cornea
what is the white of the eye called?
sclera
what covers the white of the eye?
conjunctiva
where is the lacrimal gland located?
laterally on the brow bone
name the part of the eye that contains your eye colour
iris
what is the limbus
the grey area surrounding the iris and the sclera
what is the cornea?
translucent covering of the iris
the conjunctiva does not cover the cornea: T or F?
T
what is the dot on the medial lower eyelid called?
punctum
why do we get runny noses when we cry?
tears drain via the lacrimal sac into the nasolacrimal duct which reaches inferior meatus in nose
what nerve controls production of lacrimal fluid by the lacrimal gland?
CN VII
name the 3 layers of the eye
fibrous
uvea
retina
name the 2 parts of the fibrous layer of the eye
cornea
sclera