G46/47: Orbit Flashcards
The apex of the orbit
is the postermedial wall, superior to the optic canal
Base of the orbit
anterior orbital opening (aditus), bordered by orbital margin
Orbital margin is formed by
frontal, maxilla, zygomatic
Roof of the orbit is formed by
orbital plate of frontal, lesser wing of sphenoid; frontal sinus intervenes between orbit and anterior fossa
Anterolateral roof is marked by a groove for the
lacrimal gland
Lateral wall of the orbit is formed by
zygomatic and greater wing of sphenoid
Floor of the orbit is formed by
orbital surface of maxilla, orbital process of palatine, and zygomatic
Medial wall is formed by
orbital plate of ethmoid, frontal process of maxilla, lacrimal, frontal, and palatine
lacrimal fossa
formed between maxilla and lacrimal bone; fossa for the lacrimal sac
Blowout fracture
increased intraorbital pressure from a blow to the eye that causes a fracture to the medial or inferior orbital wall
Optic canal
between body and lesser wing of sphenoid; communication with orbit and middle cranial fossa; Transmits optic n (CN2) and opthalmic a.
Superior orbital fissure
between greater and lesser wing of sphenoid; communication bw middle cranial fossa and orbit; Transmits Oculomotor (CN3), Trochlear n. (CN4), Opthalmic div of Trigeminal n. (CN5-1) and Abducens (CN6) branches of opthalmic v.
Inferior orbital fissure
between maxilla and greater wing of sphenoid; between orbit and pterygopalatine fossa; transmits CN5-2 and infraorbital vessels
Nasolacrimal canal
between lacrimal and maxilla; communication between orbit and nasal cavity; houses nasolacrimal duct
Anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramina
near frontoethmoidal sutures, communication between orbit and ethmoidal air cells, transmitting anterior and posterior ethmoidal nerves and vessels
Orbital axis
from apex to center of the base; 45 degrees between R/L axis (medial walls of orbits are parallel and lateral walls are at 90 degrees)
Optic axis
long axis of the eye from cornea to lateral side of optic disc; R/L parallel to median wall and primary optic gazer
Periorbita
periosteal lining of the orbit (sheath surrounding fat, nerves, vessels,muscle, and eyeball) fuses with ENDOSTEAL layer of dura mater and DURAL SHEATH of optic n. and PERIOSTEUM of bones forming orbital margin
Palpebral fissure
slit between upper and lower palpebrae
Medial and lateral canthi
where the upper and lower palpebrae meet at the corners
Medial and Lateral palpebral ligaments
anchor the canthi to the bony orbital margin
Epicanthic fold
fold of skin superior to the medial angle of the eye, common to asians, young children, and Down syndrome
Cilia
eyelashes, to prevent foreign objects from entering
What glands open onto the ciliary follicles
Sebaceous glands
What muscle is responsible for the sphincter of the eye?
Orbicularis oculi
Levator palpebrae superioris m.
orbicularis oculi to skin of upper lid; opens upper eyelid; OCULOMOTOR n (CN3)
Tarsal muscles
sympathetic innervation (internal carotid plexus); derived from deep layer of levator palpebrae superioris; smooth muscle inserting on upper and lower tarsal plates, elevates/depresses eyelids Horner's Syndrome: ptosis
Ptosis cause
denervation to the levator palpebrae superioris (Oculomotor N), or sympathetic interruption (Horner’s Syndrome)
A lesion to facial n. CN7 may result in
inability to completely close the eye (orbicularis oculi) Bell’s Palsy
Tarsal plates
dense CT plates in upper and lower palpebrae, anchored to each other and orbital margin by MEDIAL AND LATERAL PALPEBRAL LIGAMENTS
What glands secrete oily substance along the eyelid rim/margins
Tarsal (Meibomian) glands; prevent tears from overflowing and prevent lids from sticking together
Hordeolum externum (STY)
inflammation of sebaceous glands (within the eyelash line)
Tarsal cyst (chalazion)
inflammation of the tarsal (meibomian) glands (in the eyelid)
Orbital septum
from tarsal plates to bony orbital margin; seals orbital contents from external environment
Conjunctival fornices
line of reflection between the palpebral and orbital conjunctiva
conjunctival sac
when the eye is closed, the sac that is formed between the conjunctiva
Lacus lacrimalis
triangle of reddish tissue at medial corner of eye
Lacrimal caruncle
small, distinct bump in the lacus lacrimalis
Semilunar fold
fold of conjunctiva lateral to the caruncle
Conjunctivitis
infection of the conjunctiva common in children
Anemia
pale palpebral conjunctiva
Bloodshot eyes
irritation to the bulbar conjunctiva leads to congestion of vessels
Lacrimal gland
serous gland, upper lateral corner of eye
Lacrimal ducts
drain the lacrimal gland into the superior fornix
Lacrimal gland in innervated by and supplied by
lacrimal n. (opthalmic n. branch) and lacrimal a. (branch of the opthalmic a.)
Parasympathetic effect of lacrimal gland?
Increased production; sympathetic stimulation inhibits it
Lacrimal puncta
pores located at the medial margins of the upper and lower lids, conveying tears to the lacrimal canaliculi
Lacrimal canaliculi
small ducts that convey tears to the lacrimal sac
Lacrimal sac
located within the lacrimal fossa behind the medial palpebral ligament
Nasolacrimal duct
in the nasolacrimal canal, drains tears to the nasal cavity
Levator palpebrae superioris origin
lesser wing of sphenoid, superior to optic canal
Levator palpebrae superioris insertion
superior tarsal plate and skin of eyelid
Levator palpebrae superioris innervation
oculomotor n CN3 (superior tarsal component innervated by sympathetics)
Levator palpebrae superioris action
opens eyelids
Rectus muscles origin
COMMON ANNULAR TENDON - fibrous cuff enclosing the optic canal
Rectus muscle insertion
sclera of eyeball
Medial rectus m.
Oculomotor innervation (CN3), adduction
Lateral rectus m.
abducens (CN6), abduction
Superior rectus m.
oculomotor n. (CN3), elevation, adduction, intorsion
Inferior rectus m.
oculomotor n. (CN3), depression, adduction, extorsion
Superior oblique m. origin
sphenoid body, superior to common annular tendon, medial to levator palpebrae superioris and superior rectusk