Objective 1 Flashcards
Which muscle contributes to the tone of the eyelid?
Muller muscle
What is the name of the triangular spaces visible on either side of the cornea which are formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids?
canthi
What is the name of the muscle which is responsible for elevating the upper eyelid?
levator palpebrae
Which layer of the tear film provides oxygen and nutrition for the cornea and constitutes 90% of the tear film thickness?
Aqueous
Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelid?
Orbicularis oculi
What affects both the quality and quantity of tear film?
environment
aging
medications
Which of the following is considered part of the ocular adnexa?
lacrimal apparatus
What part of the lid anatomy is a cartilage-like structure which extends from the front to back and across the inside of the eyelids to form and support adjoining tissue?
Tarsal plate
What is the name of the fleshy mound of tissue containing sweat and oil glands that is surrounded by the medial canthus?
Caruncle
What is the first structure in the composition of the lacrimal system?
puncta
Layers of the globe:
sclera
choroid
retina
Chambers of the globe:
anterior
posterior
vitreous
Eyelids, brows, lacrimal system.orbital walls and the content of the orbit are accessory structures that surround the eyeball and make up the…….
Ocular adnexa