week 10 Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the difference between the carncule and plica semilunaris
A
carnucle is a mound of mucosal tissue located more nasally and the plica semilunaris is a fold of mucosa located next to the carnucle
2
Q
two functions of the eyelids
A
occluders shielding the eyes from excessive light and blink reflex
3
Q
where are the meibomian gland openings located
A
there are 30-40 orfices anterior to the muco-cutaneous junction, which is the junction between the eyelid skin and conjunctiva
