Orbit and Eye Flashcards
Roof of Orbit
Orbital plate of Frontal bone
Lateral Wall of Orbit
zygomatic bone and greater wing of sphenoid
Floor of Orbit
Orbital plate of maxilla
Medial Wall of Orbit
Frontal process of maxilla, lacrimal bone, orbital plate of ethmoid, body of sphenoid
Eyelid
protects eye from injury and light
meet at medial and lateral angles
palpebral fissure- opening
Conjunctiva
mucous membrane covering eyelid and surface of eyeball
Tarsal Glands
secrete oils substance to prevent overflow of tears
Orbital Septum
Fibrous sheath that supports the eyelids
Lacrimal Gland
Large orbital and small palpebral parts
located above eyeball
12 ducts
Accompanies optic nerve
Ophthalmic Artery
Frontal Nerve
divides into supratrochlear and supraorbital nn
Lacrimal Nerve
runs along lateral rectus m
joins branch of zygomaticotemporal n
inn lacrimal gland
Superior Branch of Oculomotor Nerve
inn superior rectus and levator palpebrae superioris
Inferior Branch of Oculomotor N
inn inferior and medial rectus, inferior oblique
Ciliary Ganglion
parasympathetic fibers to sphincter pupillae and ciliary m