chapter 16 Flashcards
We rely on _____ more than any other special sense
vision
Accesory structures of the eye provide which 3 functions
- Protection
- Lubrication
- Support
What are the accesory structures of the eye
- eyelids
- superficial epithelium of eye
- lacrimal apparatus
Eyelids (palpebrae) are
a continution of skin
Blinking keeps surfaces of eye
lubricated and clean
Palpebral fissure
is a gap that separates free margins of upper and lower eyelids
Eyelids are connected at a medial angle and a lateral angle
medial canthus and lateral cnatus
WHat is Sty
sty is a painful localized swelling produced by an infection in a sebaceous gland associated with an eyelash
What are tarsal glands (meibomian)
-they secrete lipid rich products that helps keep eyelids from sticking together
Meibomianitis is
is an inflamation of meibomian glands
Chalazion
is a cyst that results from an infection of tarsal glands
Lacrimal caruncle is
- mass of soft tissue at medial angle of the eye
- Contains glands producing thick secretions
Conjuctiva
mucous membrane covered by an epithelim
what are the tywo kinds of conjuctiva
palpebral (inner)
bulbar(anterior) -extends to edges of cornea
Lacrimal apparatus
produces, distributes, and removes tears
Lacrimal gland
tear gland
produces tears that bathe conjunctival surfaces
secretions contain lysozyme (antibacterial enzyme)
fornix
pocket where palpebral conjunctiva joins bulbar conjunctiva
receives 10-12 ducts from lacrimal gland
Tears
collect in lacrimal lake at medial angle of eye
Pass through
- lacrimal puncta
- lacrimal canaliculi
- lacrimal sac
- nasolacrimal duct
Lateral rectus
moves eye laterally
VI (abducens)
Medial rectus
moves eye medially
III oculomotor
Superior rectus
Elevates eye and turns it medially
Inferior rectus
depresses eye and turns it medially
III (oculomotor)
Inferior oblique
elevates eye and turns it laterally
superior oblique
depresses eye and turns it laterally
IV
Layers of the wall of the eyeball
outer fibrous layer
intermediate vascular layer (uvea)
Deep inner layer(retina)
Fibrous layer
Cornea
Sclera
Vascular layer
Iris
Cillary body
Choroid
Inner layer
Neural layer
Pigmented layer