Orbit and the Eye Flashcards
What bones make up the lateral wall of the orbit?
- Sphenoid
- Zygoma
- Frontal
What bones make up the medial wall of the orbit?
- Ethmoid
- Lacrimal
- Maxilla
- Frontal
Where is the optic canal located?
Lesser wing of the sphenoid bone
What goes through the optic foramen?
- CN II
- Ophthalmic artery
What goes through the superior orbital fissure?
- CN III
- CN IV
- CN V1
- CN VI
- Ophthalmic vein
Where is the superior orbital fissure located?
Gap in between the greater and lesser wing of the sphenoid
The lacrimal connects…
The orbit to the nasal cavity
What opening does the lacrimal have?
Opening for nasolacrimal canal
Eyelid/palpebrae function
- Protect and lubricate the eye
- Stabilize the eye
Conjunctiva is a…
Mucous membrane
Conjunctiva location
Covers the front surface of the globe of the eye
What nerve mediation to the surface of the eye?
CN V1, ophthalmic division
Orbicularis oculi muscle action
Muscle of facial expression
Orbicularis oculi muscle innervation
CN VII, facial nerve
Orbicularis oculi muscle, orbital portion
Closes the eye
Orbicularis oculi muscle, palpebral portion
Blinks the eye
Orbicularis oculi muscle, lacrimal portion
Promotes drainage of tears into the nasolacrimal duct
Superior and inferior tarsal plates
- Give shape and strength to the eyelid
- Provides a point of attachment for muscles to attach
Levator palpebrae superioris muscle action
Elevates the superior tarsal plate
Palpebral ligaments and the orbital septum provide…
Structural support to the tarsal plates and anchor them to the rim of the orbit
Tarsal glands
Produces an oily substance that creates a lipid barrier for tear fluid
Lacrimal gland flow
Lacrimal gland
Lacrimal puncta
Lacrimal canaliculi
Lacrimal sac
Nasolacrimal duct
Nasal cavity
What is the site of tear production?
Lacrimal gland