orbit and eye Flashcards
what is the bony orbit?
bilateral, symmetrical cavities containing the eyeballs and associated structures
what bones make up the superior bony orbit?
frontal bones
what bones makes up the medial orbit?
ethmoid bone and the lacrimal bone
what bones make up the deep orbit
sphenoid bone
what bone makes up the lateral orbit
zygomatic bone
what bone makes up the inferior bony orbit
maxilla
what nerves go through the superior orbital fissure
oculomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, ophthalamic division of trigeminal nerve, abducens nerve
what nerves go through the optic canal
optic nerve
what nerves go through the inferior orbital fissure
none!
what are the three lateral layers of the eye
outer fibrous layer, middle vascular layer, inner neural layer
what is in the outer fibrous layer of the eye?
sclera and cornea
what is in the middle vascular layer of the eye
iris, ciliary body, and choroid
what is in the inner neural layer
retina
what is the function of the cornea
to firstly retract the light entering the eye - directing light to the lens
what is the function of the sclera
supportive outer layer, attachment site of extraocular muscles, lubricates eye
what is the function of the limbus
transition zone btw the cornea and sclera
what is the combo of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid called?
uvea
what is the function of the iris
contains pupillary dilator and sphincter muscles to control pupil size
what is the function of the ciliary body?
to produce aqueous humour that nourishes avascular cornea, contains ciliary muscles, and helps focus lens using zonular fibers and ciliary muscles
what is the function of the lens?
to focus light on the retina