EYES Anterior Segment

Question 1

Anterior segment:

Answer 1

in front of the eye lense

Question 2

Sclera:

Answer 2

white-outer layer of eyes

Question 3

Cornea:

Answer 3

Transparent, anterior portion of eyes

overlies pupil, iris

Question 4

Limbus:

Answer 4

boarder b/w the sclera & cornea

Question 5

Iris:

Answer 5

circular disk of smooth muscle

pigment determines eye color

Question 6

Pupil:

Answer 6

Central-part, hole draws in light into Iris

pupil size is controlled by the contraction/relaxation of IRIS

Question 7

Anterior Chamber:

Answer 7

cavity bound by CORNEA in front, IRIS/lens behind

Aqueous Humor- clear fluid w/in anterior & posterior chambers

Question 8

Lens:

Answer 8

clear disk of transparent fibers

behind the IRIS & PUPIL

refracts/focuses light on retina

Cillariy body- smooth muscles attaches the lens by the suspensory ligaments, controls lens thickness

Question 9

Posterior Chamber:

Answer 9

space behind the iris, in front of the lens

filled with aqeous humor