WEEK 13: Ocular adnexae and tear film Flashcards
Muscles of the orbit
Frontalis Muscle, Corrugator Muscle, Procerus Muscle, orbicularis oculi. All innervated by CN7
Description and function of the frontalis muscle
originates high on the scalp and inserts into connective tissue near the superior orbital rim. The fibers are oriented vertically and raise the eyebrow, causing a look of surprise or attention. Lecture - Raises the eyebrows, wrinkles forehead, moves scalp posteriorly
Description and function of the corrugator muscle
originates on the frontal bone and inserts into skin superior to the medial eyebrow. It is characterized as the muscle of trouble or concentration, and its fibers are oriented obliquely; it moves the brow medially, toward the nose, creating vertical furrows between the brows Lecture - Originates on the frontal bone and inserts into the medial side of eyebrow, creating vertical furrows between brows
Description and function of the procerus muscle
the muscle of menace or aggression, originates on the nasal bone and inserts into the medial side of the frontalis. It pulls the medial portion of the eyebrow inferiorly and produces horizontal furrows over the bridge of the nose. lecture - Originates on nasal bone and inserts into medial side of frontalis. It pulls the medial portion of the eyebrow inferiorly and produces horizontal furrows over the bridge of the nose
Description and function of the orbicularis oculi
lowers the entire brow. lecture - Sphincter muscle arranged in concentric bands around the upper and lower lids. Main function is to close lids and lowers the entire eyebrow. Also assists in tear drainage. has two portions - palpebral portion and orbital portion
List the function of the eyelids
- Cover the globe for protection (e.g. during sleep to restore cornea and conjunctiva; blink reflex and cilia protecting eye from foreign bodies) 2. Deliver Oxygen supply during sleep (through the palpebral conjunctiva, and through atmosphere as a result of an imperfect palpebral aperture seal) 3. Contain the structures that produce the tear film and mediate its stability (meibomian glands, some of the accessory lacrimal glands) 4. Spread the tear film over the surface of the eye Move the tears toward drainage at the medial canthus on eye lid closure
What is the Palpebral Fissure?
The area between open eyelids
What is a Canthus
location where upper and lower lids meet [plural: canthii]
What is the Plica Semilunaris
Conjunctiva adjacent to the medial canthus, that allows for lateral movement of the eye
What is the Caruncle?
Modified skin containing goblet cells (produce/secrete mucins) and fine hair
What is is the Tarsal portion of lid
Area overlying tarsal plate
What is the Orbital portion of lid
Area extending from tarsal region to eyebrow
Describe functions of the eyelid margin
- Rests against the globe and contains the eyelashes and the pores of the Meibomian Glands - represent unique boundary tissue separating mucous membranes from the keratinized skin epithelium -Orifices of the Meibomian glands are located posterior to the cilia (eyelashes) and the transition from skin to conjunctiva resides just posterior to these openings. - The Gray Line: groove running between cilia and meibomian gland pores divides the lids into anterior and posterior portions - Medial 1/6th: lacrimal portion, lateral 5/6ths ciliary portion: division occurs at the lacrimal papillae (elevation containing the lacrimal punctum
Function of eyelashes
- Provide protection to the eye via stimulation that causes the blink reflex to protect the eye -protect from airborne particles falling from above -prevent transfer of pathogens and allergens to the eye (mechanism not clear) -diversion of airflow: passive dust control system -reduce particle deposition and evaporation Also involved in non-verbal communication (e.g. batting of eyelashes; cosmetics)
What is Madarosis?
Decrease in number or complete loss of lashes. Causes: local (e.g. chronic anterior lid margin disease), following removal (e.g. cryotherapy of lid tumour), generalized skin disease (e.g. generalized alopecia), systemic disease (e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus)
What is Poliosis?
localized patch of grey or white hair due to lack of pigment in the epidermis (e.g. Vogt-KoyanagiHarada syndrome, associated with vitiligo)
What is Trichiasis?
Inward turning of previously normal lashes (e.g. idiopathic; trachoma)
What is Distichiasis?
second row of lashes originating from or slightly behind the MGO (congenital, acquired e.g. ocular cicatricial pemphigoid)
What is External hordeolum
Stye A common acute, purulent infection of a lash follicle and its associated gland of Zeis or Moll Tender, localized, inflamed swelling in the lid margin, pointing anteriorly through the skin
Function of the two portion of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle - Palpebral portion?
Palpebral portion (pretarsal, preseptal) -Occupies area resting on globe and consists of semi-circle muscle fibres -Contraction helps drain the tears through the canaliculi into the nasolacrimal duct -contraction of pretarsal orbicularis closes the lids and involved in involuntary blink (barrier)