Eye&Orbit--Exam III Flashcards
What is the muscle that closes the eye? What is it innervated by?
Orbicularis Oculi-VII.. Remember the “hook” thing?!
What is the muscle that opens the eye? What is it innervated by? What is the small muscle inside this muscle that is sympathetically innervated?
Levator Palpebrae Superioris-III. Remember III keeps the eye open?! The SUPERIOR TARSAL muscle is smooth muscle with in the LevPalpebrae that sympathetically keeps the eyes open
What are the function of the Tarsal Glands?
To produce a fatty secretion that will keep the eyelids from sticking together
What is the mucous membrane of the eyelid and eyeball?
The conjunctiva
What type of conjunctiva is continuous with the skin and is very vascular?
Palpebal Conjunctiva
What type of conjunctiva is transparent and is continuous with the cornea?
Bulbar Conjunctiva
Describe the sensory innervation to the upper eyelid
V1–>Lacrimal, Frontal–>SupraOrbital, SupraTrochlear
Describe the sensory innervation to the lower eyelid
V2–>Inferior Palpebral
Describe the blood supply to the upper eyelid
Internal Carotid–>Opthalmic–>SupraOrbital, SupraTrochlear
Describe the blood supply to the lower eyelid
Maxillary–>InfraOrbital–>Inferior Palpebral
Describe the Lacrimal Drainage System…
Tears from Lacrimal Gland–>Superior and Inferior Puncta–>Lacrimal Canal–>Lacrimal Sac–>NasoLacrimal Duct–>Nasal Cavity (Inferior Meatus)
Where does the lacrimal secretion drain into the nasal cavity?
Inferior Meatus
What are the three continuous outer layers of the eyeball?
The Dural Sheeth, Sclera, & Cornea
What is the layer in between the sclera and retina?
Choroid
What is the internal layer of the eyeball that contains the special receptors?
The Retina