exam 4: sense organ of vision Adnexa (34) Flashcards
The organ of vision: The orbit is known as
Adnexa
Connects the zygomatic process of the frontal bone with the frontal process of the zygomatic bone
Orbital ligament
what is the black arrow pointing to
Orbital ligament
Muscle located dorsal in the orbit. Attaches within the superior eyelid structure.
Is the responsible to elevate the superior eyelid
Levator palpebrae superioris m
Levator palpebrae superioris m is innervated by what CN
Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Levator palpebrae superioris m action
responsible to elevate the superior eyelid
Form the main muscular structure of
the eyelids.
Close the aperture between the eyelid or palpebral fissure (Rima palpebral) “Blink”
Orbicularis oculi m.
Orbicularis oculi m. is innervated by
branch of Facial nerve (CN VII)
Orbicularis oculi m. action
Close the aperture between the eyelid or palpebral fissure (Rima palpebral) “Blink”
Mucosa that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids
Palpebral conjunctiva
Glands located posterior to the orbicularis oculi m
Tarsal glands (Meibomian glands)
Tarsal glands produce an oiled substance (meibum), which coats the _________
tear film
what are the 2 functions of the Tarsal glands
- Prevent the evaporation of tears
and from spilling onto the face - Traps tears between the eyeball and the oiled edge of the eyelid, and makes the eyelids airtight when closed
identify the muscle
Levator palpebrae superioris m
Blind sac between the palpebral
and bulbar conjunctiva
there is a superior and inferior
Fornix
other name for Third eyelid
Nictitanting membrane
what is this
Third eyelid (Nictitanting membrane)
Covers the surface of the sclera
Bulbar Conjunctiva
Periorbita also called
Orbital fascia
Fascia that encapsule the extrinsic
muscles that moves the eye, periorbital adipose tissue, vessels and nerves
Periorbita (Orbital fascia)