Segments Of The Eyeball Flashcards
1
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Anterior segment divisions
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Divided into anterior and posterior chambers
2
Q
Aqueous humor
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Aqueous fluid, fills both of the chambers
Helps eye maintain shape and nourishes the intraocular structures
3
Q
The aqueous fluid is filtered and drained through the
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Trabecular meshwork and the canal of Schlemm
4
Q
Intraocular pressure
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Measurement of the fluid pressure inside the eye
5
Q
posterior segment is filled with
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Vitreous humor
6
Q
Vitetreous gel/humor
A
Soft, clear, jelly-like mass that contains millions of fine fibers that help maintain the shape of the eye