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1400-59 ICD-10-CM/PCS > Chapter 10 > Flashcards

Chapter 10 Flashcards

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palpebrae

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the eyelids’ singular palpebra

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orbit

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the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eye and its ancillary parts (muscles, nerves, blood vessels).

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palpebral conjunctiva

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a mucous membrane that lines the palpebrae

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bulbar conjunctiva

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a mucous membrane on the surface of the eyeball

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moll’s glands

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ordinary sweat glands

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melbomian glands

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sebaceous glands that secrete a tear film component that prevents tears from evaporating so that the area stays moist

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glands of zeis

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altered sebaceous glands that are connected to the eyelash follicles

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blepharitis

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inflammation of the eyelid

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proptosis

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bulging out of the eye; also known as exophthalmos

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lacrimal apparatus

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a system in the eye that consists of the lacrimal glands, the upper canaliculi, the lower canaliculi, the lacrimal sac, and the nasolacrimal duct

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dacryocystitis

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lacrimal gland inflammation

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extraocular muscles

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the muscles that control the eye

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13
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conjunctivites

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inflammation of the conjunctiva

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sclera

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the membranous tissues that covers all of the eyeball (except the cornea): also known as the white of the eye

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cornea

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transparent tissue covering the eyeball; responsible for focusing light into the eye and transmitting light

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keratitis

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an inflammation of the cornea, typically accompanied by an ulceration

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corneal dystrophy

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growth of abnormal tissues on the cornea, often related to a nutritional deficiency

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lens

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a transparent, crystalline segment of the eye, situated directly behind the pupil, that is responsible for focusing light rays as they enter the eye and travel back to the retina

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vitreous chamber

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the interior segment of the eye that contains the vitreous body

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accommodation

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adaptation of the eye’s lens to adjust for varying focal distances

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pupil

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the opening in the center of the iris that permits light to enter and continue on to the lens and retina

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cataract

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clouding of the lens or lens capsule of the eye

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uveal tract

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the middle layer of the eye, consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid

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iris

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the round, pigmented muscular curtain in the eye

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cillary body

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the vascular layer of the eye that lies between the schlera and the crystalline lens.

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choroid

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the vascular layer of the eye that lies between the retina and the sclera

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retina

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a membrane in the back of the eye that is sensitive to light and functions as the sensory end of the optic nerve.

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rod

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an elongated, cylindrical cell within the retina that is photosensitive in low light

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cones

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a receptor in the retina that is responsible for light and color

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retinal detachement

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a break in the connection between the retinal pigment epithelium layer and the neural retina

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glaucoma

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the condition that results when poor draining of fluid causes an abnormal increase in pressure within the eye, damaging the optic nerve

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retinopathy

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degenerative condition of the retina

33
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externally

anatomy of the eye

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the palpebrae (eyelids) cover the eyeballs. some people think eyelids are made of epidermis, like regular skin; however, they are really composted of connective tissue

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internally

anatomy of the eye

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the organ that is commonly referred to as the eye consists of; the eyeball, the optic nerves, the extraocular muscles, the cranial nerves, the blood vessels, orbital adipose (fat), and the lacrimal system.

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externally

anatomy of the ear

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the cupped-like part of the ar on the sides of the head is called the auricle or pinna. leading from the outside is the external auditory canal (or acoustic meatus), which ends at the tympanic membrane (eardrum)

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internally

anatomy of the ear

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middle ear- houses the three smallest bones in the human body; the malleus, the incus, and the stapes

internal ear is comprised of the labyrinth, the semicircular canals, the cochlea, and the organ of corti

1400-59 ICD-10-CM/PCS (14 decks)

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