Human Eye Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Lacrimal Gland
A
Tear Production
Superior and Lateral
2
Q
Sclera
A
Muscle attachment, eyeball shape
3
Q
Choroid
A
Vascularization of the eye
4
Q
Retina
A
Visible light detection
5
Q
Cornea
A
Refraction of light entering eye
6
Q
Pupil
A
Opening into eye for light passage
7
Q
Iris
A
Controls size of pupillary aperture
8
Q
Lens
A
Focuses light on retina
9
Q
Ciliary Body
A
Controls shape of lens
10
Q
Optic Nerve
A
Transmission of Retinal action potentials to brain
11
Q
Anterior Compartment
A
Contains aqueous humor, intraocular pressure regulation (In front of Lens)
12
Q
Posterior Compartment
A
Contains vitreous humor, intraocular pressure regulation (behind Lens)
13
Q
Lateral Rectus Muscle
A
Moves eyeball laterally
Just below the Lacrimal Gland
14
Q
Medial Rectus Muscle
A
Moves eyeball medially
15
Q
Superior Rectus Muscle
A
Moves eyeball superiorly
