External Anatomy of Eye- Feature Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Extrinsic Eye muscles
A
Six different muscles that move the eyeball and connect it to bony orbit of skull
2
Q
Optic Nerve
A
Located posteriorly and medially . About 3 mm in diameter. Takes sensory impulses to brain
3
Q
Conjunctiva
A
Thin, mucous membrane covering anterior surface of eye
4
Q
Cornea
A
Transparent; anterior portion of the sclera; allows light to reach retina and some light refraction. Preservatives turns it opaque
5
Q
Sclera
A
White, thick, outer protective covering
