Superficial muscles of the eyelids

Question 1

What is the meaning of Rima palpebrarum ?

Answer 1

Rima palpebrarum= eyelid opening
Rimap=פתח
palpebrarum = עפעפיים

Question 2

M. orbicularis oculi

תיאור ותפקיד

Answer 2

This muscle surrounds the Rima palpebrarum (eyelid opening).

Function: Closes the Rima palpebrarum

Question 3

M. levator anguli oculi medialis

תיאור ותפקיד

Answer 3

לא לבוחן
This small, but well-developed muscle extends from the frontal bone into the medial half of the upper eyelid.
Function: Retracts the upper eyelid, especially the medial portion.

Question 4

M. retractor anguli oculi lateralis

תיאור ותפקיד

Answer 4

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This small, but well-developed muscle extends from the frontal bone into the medial half
of the upper eyelid.
Function: Retracts the upper eyelid, especially the medial portion.

Question 5

M. malaris

תיאור ותפקיד

Answer 5

לא לבוחן
These small muscle bundles radiate into the lower eyelid from the cheek.
Function: Depresses lower eyelid