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1
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vitreous humor occupies what percent of the internal aspect of the eye?

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2/3

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volume of the vitreous humor

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3.9 cc

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big depression on anterior side of vitreous called

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patellar fossa

or hyloid fossa

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vitreous bounded posteriorly by the

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retina

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vitreous bounded anteriorly by the

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ciliary body, zonules, and posterior capsule of the lens

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functions of vitreous

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  • maintains shape of the eye
  • supports the retina up against its tissue
  • materials exchange (diffusion)
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strongest attachment of the vitreous is where?

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anterior at the ora serrata and pars plana (about 6mm)

-called virtual base of Salzmann

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what is the vitreous base of Salzmann?

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strongest attachment of the vitreous anteriorly at the ora serrata and pars plana

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where is the posterior strong vitreous attachment?

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around optic nerve head

peripapillary

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what is the peripapillary?

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strong attachment of the vitreous around the optic nerve head

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what is the weaker anterior attachment of the vitreous?

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periphery of posterior lens (ring of 8-9mm) called hyaloideo-capsular

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where is the hyaloideo-capsular attachment of the vitreous?

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periphery of posterior lens about 8-9mm in diameter

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where is the capillary space of Berger

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area of potential space (non-attachment) in the center of hyaloideo-capsular ligament

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hyaloideo-capular ligament clinical importance

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in cataract surgery- can pull vitreous with this ligament, which can make contact with anterior chamber which is bad

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microanatomy of vitreous is

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semifluid, 99% water and a little hyaluronic acid and collagen fibers

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purpose of the micro anatomy of the vitreous

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-medium for substance exchange and structure

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vitreous is what type of tissue?

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modified connective tissue- a matrix of collagen fibers with water in between

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primary embryological divison

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hyaloidean vitreous

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hyaloid artery runs:

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through middle of embryonic vitreous canal (supplies anterior structures during development)

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where is the anterior dilation of the hyaloidean vitreous

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just behind (posterior) to the lens at that time

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where is the posterior dilation of the hyaloidean vitreous

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around the optic nerve

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blood vessel in the hyaloidean vitreous is

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hyaloid artery

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what happens to the hyaloid artery as embryonic development continues?

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it disintegrates because other circulation is taking place that will supply the anterior portion of the eye

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the hyaloid artery disintegrating leaves:

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a canal through the center of the adult vitreous called Cloquet’s canal

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secondary vitreous called
definitive vitreous
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definitive vitreous is:
the adult vitreous, what you are born with (the main mass)
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tertiary zonules are called:
zonules (anatomists used to think they were composed of vitreous)
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what are zonules formed by?
the ciliary body
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what structure is at the edge of the vitreous
an envelope with cells underneath (100 microns)
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location of cells at the edge of the vitreous
within a thin zone of 100 microns
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shape and name of the cells at the edge of the vitreous
round cells called hyalocytes
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what type of cell are hyalocytes
connective tissue type of cell which have macrophages
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source of hyalocytes
cells come from the ciliary body
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3 categories of ocular muscles
- intrinsic - extrinsic - accessory
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intrinsic ocular muscles
iris (smooth), ciliary body
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extrinsic ocular muscles
EOMs (4 recti, 2 oblique)- voluntary
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accessory ocular muscles
eyelids
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EOMs are what kind of muscle
striated, voluntary
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compared to other skeletal muscles, the nerve and vascular supply in EOMs is
more rich
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what is a motor unit
the ratio of number of nerves to muscle fibers
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what is the EOM motor unit ratio and how does it compare to other striated muscle
EOMs have 1:6 ratio which is low, and other striated muscle has 1:100- 1:150 ratio range
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what does the EOM low motor unit ratio mean?
EOMs have finer control
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fibers sizes are ____ in EOMs compared to other skeletal muscles
smaller
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what is the anatomical origin?
site where the muscle is attached to the bone (blending of the tendon or origin and covering of the bone, periosteum) -strong
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what is the physiological origin?
where the muscle acts from (mechanical)
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5 of the 6 EOMs have their origin at:
the apex of the orbit | all except IO
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the 4 rectus muscle's origins form what at the apex?
a ring called the annulus of Zinn
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the annulus of Zinn ring is formed from a special blending of what 3 tissues
- tendon of origin - periorbital (periosteum) tissue - dura mater (meninges)
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the hole in the middle of the Annulus of Zinn is the:
oculomotor foramen
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nerves and vessels can come in to the orbit through what routes?
directly through the superior orbital fissure or through the oculomotor foramen
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what are the 2 aspects of the Annulus of Zinn?
1. superior tendon of Lockwood (upper 1/2) | 2. inferior tendon of Zinn (lower 1/2)
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superior tendon of lockwood (upper 1/2) contains
- superior rectus | - upper halves of medial and lateral rectus
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inferior tendon of zinn (lower 1/2) contains:
- inferior rectus | - lower halves of the medial and lateral rectus
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anatomical origin of superior oblique
on sphenoid near optic foramen
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physiological origin of superior oblique
fovea trochlearis (anterior on the medial wall)
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what are the 2 types of anatomical insertions
primary and secondary
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what are the primary insertions for the 4 recti?
insert at the anterior portion of the eye and it forms a spiral (spiral of Tillaux)
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in the spiral of Tillaux, how far is each recti muscle away from the limbus
MR: 5.5 mm IR: 6.0 mm LR: 7.0 mm SR: 8.0 mm
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what is the primary insertion for the superior oblique
posterior quadrant, lateral and superior (1/4)
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what is the primary insertion for the inferior oblique
on the posterior quadrant, lateral and inferior (1/4)
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what is the purpose of secondary insertions?
stabilization, mechanical support
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list 3 types of secondary insertions
- recurrent fibers - lateral expansion - check ligaments
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path of recurrent fibers
run from belly of the muscle down to the sclera
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path of lateral expansions
go sideways from the tendon to the sclera (helps prevent wobble)
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path of check ligaments
connects from tendon to bone (solid insertion)

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