Exercise 18 Flashcards
Palpebra
Eye lid
The membrane that covers the front of the eye and covers the eyelids
Conjuctiva
Gland that secretes the aqueous layer for the tear film
Lacrimal Glands
Duct leading from the eye to the nose to drain tears from the eye
Lacrimal Duct
These structures collect tears from the eye lid and transport them to lacrimal sac through the lacrimal canaliculus
Lacrimal Punctum
Lacrimal “canals”
Lacrimal canaliculus
Upper end of the lacrimal duct that holds the tear film
Lacrimal sac
End of the lacrimal duct that empties into the nasal canal
Nasolacrimal duct
Looks the eye outwards
Lateral Rectus
Looks the eye medially
Medial Rectus
Looks the eye upwards
Superior Rectus
Looks the eye downwards
Inferior Rectus
Internally rotates and depresses the eye, superior side
Superior oblique
Rotates the eye, inferior side
Inferior oblique
White part of the eye
Sclera