Eyelids Flashcards
What are the ocular movements associated with palpebral closure?
- temporal angle moves nasally and downward
- upper lid moves down and medially
- lower lid moves mostly medially
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the orbicularis oculi muscle?
- Cranial Nerve VII
2. depress eyebrow and forehead
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the Horner’s muscle?
- CN VII
2. Compresses canaliculi
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the Riolan’s muscle?
- CN VII
2. Holds lid margin in close contact with globe
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the Levator palpebrae superioris (LPS) muscle?
- CN III
2. Elevates eyelid
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the tarsal muscles?
- sympathetic
2. Additional lid elevation
What is the function of the eyebrows?
- Communication
- Identification
- Shield eyes from light
- Prevent fluids from running into eyes
- Protection of the eye
- Participation in ocular movements
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the frontalis muscle?
- CN VII
2. raise eyebrow (look of surprise)
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the procerus muscle?
- CN VII
2. inferior movement of medial brow (look of menace)
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the depressor supercilii muscle?
- CN VII
2. depresses eyebrow
What is the innervation (1) and the action (2) of the corrugator supercilii muscle?
- CN VII
2. draws eyebrows medially (look of concentration)
What are the function(s) of the palpebrae?
- Globe protection
- Produce tear film components
- Spread tear film
- Assist in tear drainage
What type of eyelid closure is palpebral?
rapid response, blinking
What type of eyelid closure is orbital?
sustained or forceful closure
What is the relationship between blink velocity and blink amplitude?
Linear relationship
If there are large increases in blink amplitude how is blink duration affected?
blink duration changes little
What are the three types of blinking?
- spontaneous
- voluntary
- reflexive
How long does it take to blink?
257.9 msec
What things increase blinking rate?
- contact lens use
- speaking
- emotional states (anger, excitement)
What things decrease blinking rate?
- age
- sustained visual tracking
- daydreaming
- downward gaze