Lecture 21 + 22: Eye and Orbit Flashcards
what are the 3 tunics of the eye
- fibrous (sclera) outermost
- vascular (vascularized, composed of choroid, ciliary body and iris)
- neural
what muscle constricts the pupil
constrictor pupillae
contained within the anterior layer of the iris
what muscle changes lens shape
ciliary muscle
contained w/in the ciliary body
what layer of the ye contains blood vessels
choroid
what muscle dilates the pupil
dilator pupillae
contain within the posterior layer of the iris
pathway of light through the eye
Cornea
aqueous humor
iris
lens
vitreous body
Retina
what part of the eye contains photosensitive rods and additional layers of specialized neurons
retina
photoreceptors that allow for vision in low light
rods
- only one type
photoreceptors that allow for vision in color and visual acuity
Cones
what are the 2 types of cones
short and medium wavelength sensitivities (blue vs green) in carnivores and artiodactyls
what is tapetum lucidum
functions as a reflector, redirects photons back through the retina
provides an additional chance for photoreceptors to capture photons
what does the optic disk serve as an exit for
retinal gangilon cell axons
what is the optic nerve formed from
bundles of axons from the retinal ganglion cells
pupil constriction reduced light entering the eye whereas _______ increases it
dilation
the lens is contained within a _____ ?
lens capsule
a rounder lens is for focus on ______ objects
nearer
a flatter lens is for focus on ______ objects
more distant
what muscles control the pupil diameter
- dilator pupillae (sympathetic)
- sphincter / constrictor pupillae (parasympathetic)
what is the purpose of tarsal glands embedded within the tarsal plates
tarsal glands are modified sebaceous glands that secrete an oily substance that increases the viscosity of tears and decreases tear evaporation from the surface of the eye
what is Chalazion
inflammation / blockage of the meibomian glands
what are commissures
meeting of upper and lower eyelid
what gland secretes tears
lacrimal gland
under automatic control
what cranial nerves are in the orbit
CN II - optic
CN III - oculomotor
CN IV - trochlear
CN V1 - opthalamic division of trigeminal
CN VI - abducens