Orbit Flashcards
Opens up at apex of orbit to cranial cavity
Associated with the lesser wing of the Sphenoid
Contents: CN II (optic nerve) & Ophthalmic artery
Optic Canal
Bordered by the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid…goes to cranial cavity
Contents: III, IV, V, VI and superior ophthalmic veins
Superior orbital fissure
Goes to the infratemporal and sphenopalatine fossa
Contents: infraorbital n, a, v.
Inferior orbital fissure
Contains supraorbital n,a, v
Supraorbital foramen
Leads to the floor of the orbit where it is continuous with the infraorbital groove (sulcus)
Contains infraorbital bundle
Infraorbital foramen
On the medial wall of the orbit connects to ethmoid air cells
Contains ethmoidal bundle
Ethmoidal foramina
Contains nasolacrimal duct
Nasolacrimal canal
Formed by the orbital process (plate) of the frontal bone and the lesser wing of sphenoid bone
Relatively thin and separates the orbit from the Anterior cranial fossa
Roof of the orbit
Formed by the orbital process of the maxillae (Very thin and fragile), Zygomatic bone, and the orbital process of the Palatine bone
Quite thin and separates the orbit from the Maxillary sinus
Floor of the Orbit
Small part of the orbital floor near the apex
Orbital process of the Palatine bone
Formed by the frontal process of maxilla, Lacrimal bone, and the Orbital process of the Ethmoid bone
Exceptionally thin and fragile - separates orbit from ethmoid air cells and nasal cavity
Medial wall of the Orbit
Formed by the Zygomatic bone and the greater wing of the Sphenoid bone
Thickest/strongest surface of orbit because by side of head (most vulnerable area)
Lateral wall of the orbit
Palpebra
Eyelid
Cilia
Eyelashes
Supercilia
Hairs of eyebrows
Edges of the palpebral fissure
Lateral = temporal Medial = nasal
Canthi
Fleshy prominence at medial canthus; includes sweat and sebaceous glands
Lacrimal caruncle
Fleshy bump on superior and inferior palpebrae
Lacrimal papilla
At lacrimal papilla; a pinhole opening that permits draining of lacrimal fluid (tears) of cornea
Lacrimal puncta
Deep to skin and muscle of eyelids
Plates or sheets of dense fibrous connective tissue
Helps to maintain the shape of the eyelids
Tarsal Plates
Meibomian glands
Embedded in tarsal plates
Can be seen if eyelids are inverted
Modified sebaceous glands - lipid like secretions
Open up along the margins of the eyelids
Functions: secretions to spread along margins of eyelids: lubricate the margins and increase surface tension
Tarsal glands
Ciliary gland - small sweat glands
Glands of Moll
Ciliary gland: small sebaceous glands
Glands of Zeis
Hordeolum
Infected gland of the eyelid
Sty
Plugged gland becomes big cyst-like structure
Chalazion
Covering of mucus membrane (transparent) has 2 portions:
Palpebral - covers the inner surface of the eyelids
Bulbar - reflects onto the “bulb” eyeball and continuous with outer cornea
Conjunctiva
Recesses of the conjunctiva
Inferior and superior - where the palpebral conjunctiva meets the bulbar conjunctiva
Fornices
Structures responsible for secreting lacrimal fluid through a series of ducts
Nasolacrimal Apparatus