Orbit Eye Flashcards
What is the shape of the orbit
quadrangular pyramid with base facing anterolateral and apex posteromedial
desribe how the orbital walls are oriented
the contralateral medial orbital walls are parallel
the contralateral lateral orbital walls are perpendicular
Describe the orbital axis orientation
long axis through orbit
oriented at 45 degrees to one another
describe the optical axes orientation
long axis through globe
parallel to medial walls
What bones make up the orbit
frontal, maxilla, sphenoid, lacrimal, ethmoid, palatine and sygomatic
describe the apex of the orbit
lesser wing of sphenoid surrounding optic canal
describe the base of the orbit
orbital margin and orbital opening
what bones form the orbital margin
frontal zygomatic and maxillar
what is the function of orbital margin
thickened to provide support and protection to eyeball
describe bones of the roof of the orbit
frontal and some sphenoid separating orbit from anterior cranial fossa
also contains fossa for lacrimal gland
describe bones that form the floor of the orbit
maxilla- separates orbit from maxillary sinus
zygomatic bone
palatine bone
what bones of the orbit form the medial wall
ethmoid, lacrimal, maxilla
what is the function of medial wall of the orbit
separates orbit from sphenoidal and ethmoidal air sinuses
lacrimal fossa
describe bones that form the lateral wall of the orbit
zygomatic
sphenoid- greater wing
What foramina are in the orbit
optic canal superior orbital fissure inferior orbital fissure anterior ethmoidal foramen posterior ethmoidal foramen nasolacrimal canal
what runs through the optic canal
optic n and ophthalmic a
what runs through superior orbital fissure
III IV V1 and VI superior ophthalmic v
what runs through inferior orbital fissure
inferior ophthalmic v
infraorbital avn
zygomatic nn
what runs through anterior ethmoidal foramen
anterior ethmoidal avn
what runs through posterior ethmoidal foramen
posterior ethmoidal avn
What runs in the nasolacrimal canal
nasolacrimal duct
What is a blowout fracture
fracture of the orbital walls
usually inferior or medial
what can be damaged by a blowout fracture is there is damage to the floor
involve maxillary sinus, intraocular fat and bleeding can then spread to maxillary sinus
What are other structures at risk in a blowout fracture
inferior rectus m gets trapped and can cause diplopia
exophthalmos due to fat in surrounding spaces of mm entrapment
globe can be damaged(detached retina)
what sinuses can be involved in a medial wall blowout fracture
sphenoidal and ethmoidal air sinuses
what are orbital tumors
malignant tumors originating in the sphenoidal and ethmoidal sinuses, middle cranial or infratermporal fossa car erodes through the thin walls of the orbit or pass directly through foramina
What can be a sign of an orbital tumor
exophthalmos
what fascia lines the bones of the orbit
periorbital fascia
what fascia is the periorbital fascia continuous with
periosteal dura at optic canal and superior orbital fissure
orbital septum anteriorly
muscular fascias of the EOM
What are the check ligaments of the orbit
medial and lateral attach to the orbital walls
limit ADduction and ABduction of the eye
prevent posterior retraction of the eyeball by rectus mm
What is tenon’s capsule
the fascial sheath of eyeball
continuous with muscular fascia of EOM
what is the function of orbital fat
cushion, lubrication, protection
why do eyes become sunken in in starvation
loss of orbital fat
enophthalmos
What are the components of the eyelid
skin, loose CT, muscle, tarsal plate and palpebral conjunctiva
what are the mm associated with eyelids
orbicularis oculi and levator palpebrae superioris
what is the structure of the tarsal plate in eyelid
desnse CT
has orbital septum to contain fat in orbit and to limit spread of infection
has medial and lateral palpebral ligaments
what glands are assoc with the eyelid
Tarsal glands (sebaceous)
Glands of Zeis (smaller sebaceous)
Glands of Moll (sweat)
What happens if glands of eyelid become inflamed or obstructed
chalazion (meibomian cast)
hordeoum (cyst of eyelash glands)
describe action and inn orbicularis oculie
sphincter m of eyelid
VII
what happens with VII impairment
eyelid that cannot close completely
inferior eyelid tends to fall away from eyeball and result in dryness and irritation of cornea and sclera
What is the origin and insertion of levator palpaebrae superioris
origin: lesser wing of sphenoid
insertion: skin of superior eyelid
what is the function and inn of levator palpebrae superioris
elevates superior eyelid
CN III
where does the superior tarsal portion of levator palpebrae superioris attach
superior tarsal plate
What can impairment of CN III lead to
inability to open upper eyelid (ptosis)
What is horners syndrome
loss of SANs to head
ptosis, miosis and anhydrosis
What is the palpebral conjunctiva
epithelium of internal eyelid
what is the bulbar conjunctiva
outer epithelium of sclera
what is the conjunctival sac
between palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva
opens at palpebral fissure
what are the conjunctival fornices
formed where bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva are continuous
What are the components of the lacrimal apparatus
lacrimal gland
lacrimal cannaliculi
lacrimal sac
nasolacrimal duct
where is the lacrimal gland
compound tubuloalveolar gland
located in lacrimal fossa in superolateral orbit
what does the lacrimal gland secrete
watery serous secretion into conjunctival sac
what is the function of lacrimal fluid
keeps sclera and cornea moist and contains an antibacterial agent for protection
where are the lacrimal canaliculi
located in medial angle of eye
begin at lacrimal papilla (punctum is opening)
what is role of lacrimal sac
receives fluid from lacrimal cannaliculi
describe flow of tears
lacrimal gland to conjunctival sac to surface of eye to lacrimal papillae with punta to cannaliculae to lacrimal sac to nasolacrimal duct
What are the 3 tunics of eye
external cornea-scleral
middle uveal
inner neural
describe the sclera
tough opaque fibrous layer covering posterior 5/6 globe
provides structural support and mm attachment
describe the cornea
avascular, dehydrated,
provides most eyes refractile capabilities
numerous pain R located here
What is corneal neovascularization
blood vessels grow into corneal stroma secondary to hypoxia