Ch. 18 Day 3 Flashcards
functions of eyebrows
prevent surface of eyes debrief
block sun
sensory
communicate
look good
window shield wipers of the eye
palpebrae
palpebrae is the
eyelashes
blink per minute
25x
where eye comes together is called
lacrimal caruncle
structures of eyelid how many tissue layers
4
orbicularis oculi contracts to help
close eyes
levator palpebrae superioris function
open eyes
tarsal plate help give eyes
shape
tarsal gland prevent
eyes to stick together
palpebral conjunctiva covers
inner surface of eyelid
bulbar ocular conjunctiva covers
anterior surface of the eye
palpebral conjunctiva connects to
fornix
lacrimal apparatus is tied with
tears
lacrimal gland sends
10-12 ducts to superior fornix
lacrimal gland produces
slightly alkaline fluid containing mucus, fluids, and lysozyme
tears reduce
friction
tears remove
debris
tears prevent
bacterial injection