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Eyelids are composed of (X), which are sandwiched by (Y) anteriorly and (Z) posteriorly.

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X = small tarsal plates
Y = skin and muscle (orbicularis oculi)
Z = conjunctiva
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Tarsal glands are located in/on (X) and function to (Y).

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X = in tarsal plate
Y = produce fluid that prevents eyelids from sticking together
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Black eye develops as result of:

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Extravasated/accumulated blood into subcutaneous tissue and skin of eyelids

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T/F: Tears are continuously produced by lacrimal glands.

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True

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Blinking wipes tears in which direction? List the progressive structures into which they drain.

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Lateral to medial;

  1. Superior and inferior lacrimal puncta
  2. Superior and inferior lacrimal canaliculi
  3. Lacrimal sac
  4. Nasolacrimal duct
  5. Inferior nasal meatus
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What’s the explanation for blinking causing increased tear production?

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Lacrimal gland divided into orbital/palpebral parts by levator palpebrae superioris tendon; blinking “milks” tears from gland

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Parasympathetics to lacrimal gland via (X) have which effects?

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X = CN 7

Secretomotor to gland and vasodilation

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Sympathetics to lacrimal gland via (X) have which effects?

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X = sympathetic trunk

Vasoconstriction

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List pathway of pre-ganglionic parasympathetic fibers to lacrimal gland prior to synapse on (X).

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X = pterygopalatine ganglion

  1. CN 7 (Greater petrosal)
  2. Nerve to pterygoid canal
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List pathway of post-ganglionic parasympathetic fibers to lacrimal gland following synapse on (X).

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X = pterygopalatine ganglion

  1. Zygomatic nerve
  2. Zygomaticotemporal nerve
  3. Lacrimal nerve
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(Pre/post)-ganglionic sympathetics for CN 7 enter skull via (X) and become (Y).

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Post;
X = internal carotid plexus
Y = deep petrosal nerve

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Deep petrosal nerve carries (X) and joins (Y) on its path, just prior to (Z).

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X = sympathetics to lacrimal gland
Y = greater petrosal nerve
Z = synapse on pterygopalatine ganglion
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T/F: Nerve of pterygoid canal carries sympathetics to lacrimal gland.

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True - both parasympathetic (greater petrosal) and sympathetic (deep petrosal)

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Tears spilling over inferior eyelid is indicative of (X) nerve damage. Explain.

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X = CN 7

Orbicularis oculi loss of function; abnormal blinking results in excessive lacrimation and abnormal tear drainage.

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List the muscles involved in moving eyelid. Include the nerve(s) innervating each.

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  1. Orbicularis oculi (CN VII)
  2. Levator palpebrae superioris (CN III)
  3. Superior tarsal muscle (sympathetics)
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Damage to CN 3 causes ptosis, aka (Y), due to loss of innervation of (Z).

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Y = drooping eyelid
Z = levator palpebrae superioris
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Action of superior tarsal muscle.

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Elevates eyelid during sympathetic response (ex: fear)

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Which nerves involved in afferent and efferent pathways for corneal (blink) reflex?

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Afferent: CN V (V1) to cornea via short/long ciliary nn
Efferent: CN VII to orbicularis oculi

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What’s the periorbita?

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Periosteum of orbit (lining inner surface)

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List the bones that make up the orbit.

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  1. Frontal
  2. Sphenoid
  3. Ethmoid
  4. Maxilla
  5. Zygomatic
  6. Lacrimal
  7. Palatine
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T/F: Temporal bone contributes to orbit.

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False

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T/F: Palatine bone contributes to orbit.

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True

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T/F: Nasal bone contributes to orbit.

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False

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Infraorbital groove is in close proximity with (X) (fissure/foramen). It’s a landmark on which bone?

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X = inferior orbital fissure

Maxilla

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Orbital margin is strong, so a "blowout fracture" may typically impact (X) wall of orbit instead. Which spaces affected?
X = medial/inferior Medial: ethmoidal/sphenoid sinuses Inferior: maxillary sinus
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Many structures traveling between interior skull and orbit pass through (X). List the nerves that pass through.
X = cavernous sinus CN 3, 4, 5 (V1, V2), 6
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(Axes of orbits/optical axes) diverge at (X) degrees.
Axes of orbits; | X = 45
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Direction/line of sight is represented by (X) axes, which are parallel to each other.
X = optical
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Base of orbit is (anterior/posterior) and apex is (anterior/posterior).
Anterior; Posterior
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(X) of orbit is site of entry for neurovascular structures.
X = apex
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Most muscles attach (anteriorly/posteriorly) at (base/apex) of orbit.
Posteriorly; apex
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List the extra-ocular muscles. Star those with nerve supply that differs from the typical (X) nerve.
X = CN III 1. Lev. palpebrae superioris 2. Lateral rectus* (CN 6) 3. Medial rectus 4. Superior rectus 5. Inferior rectus 6. Superior oblique* (CN 4) 7. Inferior oblique
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The (X) acts as a pulley for which extra-ocular muscle?
X = trochlea Superior oblique
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(X) is common tendinous ring in (base/apex) of eye to which (Y) muscles attach.
X = annulus of Zinn Apex; Y = the 4 recti muscles
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Which extra-ocular muscles contribute to intorsion of eye?
Superior rectus and superior oblique
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Superior oblique originates toward (lateral/medial) part of orbit. Inferior oblique originates toward (lateral/medial) part of orbit.
Both medial
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T/F: Both extra-ocular oblique muscles insert on posterior part of sclera.
True
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Which extra-ocular muscles contribute to extorsion of eye?
Inferior rectus and inferior oblique
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Eyeball in neutral position. Which muscle(s) responsible for elevation of eyeball?
Superior rectus and inferior oblique
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Eyeball is abducted. Which muscle(s) responsible for elevation of eyeball?
Superior rectus
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Eyeball is adducted. Which muscle(s) responsible for elevation of eyeball?
Inferior oblique
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List the actions of eye that are controlled by autonomic NS. Specify if it's parasympathetic/sympathetic.
1. Focusing/accommodation (parasympathetic) 2. Constriction (para) and dilation (symp) 3. Involuntary eyelid elevation (symp)
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Focusing/accommodation of eye involves innervation from (X) to (smooth/skeletal) muscle within (Y).
X = CN III Smooth; Y = ciliary body
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In focusing/accommodation of eye, the shape of (X) is changing.
X = lens
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Constriction of pupil involves (para/symp) innervation to (X) muscle.
Parasympathetic; | X = constrictor (sphincter) pupillae
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Dilation of pupil involves (para/symp) innervation to (X) muscle.
Sympathetic; | X = dilator pupillae
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T/F: Sympathetic fibers travel through long ciliary nerve, but not short ciliary nerve.
False - but mostly through long ciliary
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Sphincter pupillae innervated by:
CN III
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Formal term for max constriction.
Miosis
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Formal term for max dilation.
Mydriasis
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Morphine can cause (miosis/mydriasis).
Miosis
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Migraine can cause (miosis/mydriasis).
Mydriasis
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Neurovascular structures that pass through superior orbital fissure.
1. CN 3, 4, 5 (V1), 6 | 2. Superior opthalmic vein
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Neurovascular structures that pass through supraorbital foramen.
Supraorbital artery and nerve (V1)
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Neurovascular structures that pass through supratrochlear foramen.
Supratrochlear artery and nerve (V1)
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Neurovascular structures that pass through anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramina.
Anterior and posterior ethmoidal arteries, veins, and nerves (V1)
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Neurovascular structures that pass through nasolacrimal canal.
Nasolacrimal duct
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Neurovascular structures that pass through infraorbital canal.
1. Zygomatic and infraorbital nerves (V2) 2. Infraorbital artery and vein 3. Inferior opthalmic vein
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Neurovascular structures that pass through inferior orbital fissure.
Infraorbital artery, vein, and nerve (V2)
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Which bones make up superior wall of orbit?
Frontal (primarily)
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Superior wall of orbit is also the floor of:
Anterior cranial fossa
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Which bones make up medial wall of orbit?
Ethmoid and lacrimal bones
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The paper-thin lamina papyracea separates which spaces?
Orbit and ethmoid air cells
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Which bones make up lateral wall of orbit?
Zygomatic and greater wing of sphenoid
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Which bones make up floor of orbit?
Maxilla (and small portion from palatine)
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Branches of ophthalmic artery correspond to branches of (X) nerve.
X = ophthalmic (V1) Ethmoidal, supraorbital, suprateochlear, lacrimal
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Anastomoses between (X) veins may result in spread of infection from eye/nose to cavernous sinus.
X = angular (to facial vein) and ophthalmic veins (to cavernous sinus)
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List structures passing through optic canal.
1. Sympathetics 2. Optic nerve 3. Ophthalmic artery 4. Central artery of retina (within nerve)

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