Special Senses Anatomy Flashcards
3 openings at the apex of the orbit
Superior orbital fissure
Inferior orbital fissure
Optic foramen
Neurovascular structures passing through optic foramen
Optic nerve
Ophthalmic artery
Neurovascular structures passing through superior orbital fissure
Motor nerves to eye - CN III, IV, VI
Branches of ophthalmic artery
Veins
Neurovascular structures passing through inferior orbital fissure
Maxillary division of CN V
Cranial nerves in the orbit
Optic - CN II
Oculomotor - CN III
Trochlear - CN IV
Abducent - CN VI
Function of optic nerve in the orbit
Carries visual impulses
Function of oculomotor nerve in the orbit
Supplies muscles going to the eye (except 2) and supplies levator muscle of eyelied
Function of trochlear nerve in the orbit
Supplies superior oblique muscle
Function of abducent nerve in the orbit
Supplies lateral rectus muscle
Function of fibrous coat of the eyeball
Contains collagen fibres which hold structures inside the eye together
Layers of the eyeball
Fibrous coat
Vascular coat
Sensory coat
Contents of vascular coat
Iris
Pupil
Ciliary body
Choroid plexus
Function of choroid plexus
provides nutrition to sensory layer
Contents of fibrous layer
Cornea
Sclera
What is the vitreous humor?
Transparent gel behind the iris that helps cushion the retina
Function of the cornea
Transparent so allows light rays to enter the eyeball
Function of the sclera
Gives attachment to muscles moving the eyeball
Function of ciliary body
Suspends the lens and produces aqueous humor