chapter 33 Eye, Face, and Neck Trauma Flashcards
The space in the eye that is behind the cornea and in front of the iris.
Anterior chamber
is the thin, transparent tissue that covers the outer surface of the eye. It begins at the outer edge of the cornea, covering the visible part of the sclera, and lining the inside of the eyelids.
conjunctivae
clear front portion of the eye which cover the pupil. It is the window of the eye that allows light in
cornea
double vision
diplopia
a moveable fold of thin skin over the eye.
eyelids
the eye ball is known as
globe
the color portion of the eye is known as
iris
lower jaw or jawbone is a bone forming the skull with the cranium.
mandible
the irregularly shaped bone that with its fellow forms the upper jaw
maxilla
eye sockets
orbits
Color portion of eye that expands or contracts to allow more or less light into the eye through the lens is known as
pupils
touch outer coat (white of the eye) is known as
sclera