Outer Eye Anatomy Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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eyelid (upper/lower)
A
the fold of skin that covers and protects the eye
2
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eyelashes
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shorts hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
3
Q
caruncle
A
the small pink gland in the inner corner of the eye
4
Q
sclera
A
the white part of the eye
5
Q
iris
A
the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil
6
Q
pupil
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the black circular opening in the iris that lets light in
7
Q
upper eyelid crease
A
the fold or line above the upper lid that creates a shadow
8
Q
lower lid bag
A
the area beneath the eye that may appear puffy or wrinkled
