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Orbit and Orbital Contents
GA31: Midwestern University
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Anatomy
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08/12/2010

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Term
anterior orbital opening
Definition
aditus
Term
What are the bones of the orbital margin?
Definition
frontal
zygomatic
maxilla
Term
Increased intraorbital pressure, as from a blow to the eye, can cause a _____.
Definition
blowout fracture
Term
Name the structures that the optic canal transmits.
Definition
optic n. (CN II)
ophthalmic a.
Term
Name the structures that the superior orbital fissure transmits.
Definition
oculomotor n. (CN III)
trochlear n. (CN IV)
ophthalmic n. (V1)
abducens n. (CN VI)
Term
Name the structures that the inferior orbital fissure transmits.
Definition
maxillary n (V2)
infraorbital a/v
Term
Where is the naso lacrimal duct housed?
Definition
nasolacrimal canal
Term
funnel-shaped shearth that fuses with the dural sheath of the optic nerve. Surrounds the orbital fat, eyeball, and associated mm, nn, aa, vv.
Definition
periorbita
Term
eyelids
Definition
palpebrae
sing. palpebra
Term
Where the eyelids meet a the medial and lateral angles.
Definition
canthi
sing. canthus
Term
the uppper and lower eyelids are separated by a transverse cleft know was a ____.
Definition
palpebral fissure
Term
eyelashes
Definition
cilia
Term
open on the ciliary follicles.
Definition
sebaceous glands (of Zeis)
Term
Inflammation of a sebaceous gland appears as a swelling on the eyelid margin known as a ____.
Definition
sty (hordeolum externum)
Term
Name the muscles of the outter eye.
Definition
orbicularis oculi - palpebral portion
levator palpebrae superioris m.
tarsal mm.
Term
drooping of upper eyelid
Definition
ptosis
Term
anchor the tarsal plates to each other and to the bony orbital margins.
Definition
medial and lateral palpebral ligaments
Term
Modified sebaceous glands. Secretions create a barrier that prevents tears from overflowing the eye.
Definition
Tarsal (Meibomian) glands.
Term
Inflammation of the tarsal glands produces a painful swelling called a _____.
Definition
tarsal cyst or chalazion
Term
Seals the orbital contents from the external environment.
Definition
orbital septum
Term
individuals of East Asian ancestry, or those have trisom 21 Down Syndrome exibit a fold of skin called ____.
Definition
epicanthic fold
Term
What are the two types of conjuntiva and their typical coloration?
Definition
palpebral -> reddish pink
bulbar -> clear
Term
Name the parts of the conjunctival sac.
Definition
lacus lacrimalis
lacrimal caruncle
semilunar fold
Term
Name the blood supply and innervation to the lacrimal glands.
Parasympathetics stimulate ___.
Definition
lacrimal a.
lacrimal n.
lacrimation
Term
Name the parts of the lacrimal apparatus.
Definition
lacrimal ducts
lacrimal puncta
lacriamal canaliculi
lacrimal sac
nasolacrimal duct
Term
What actions are the EOMs capable of?
Definition
elevation/depression
abduction/adduction
intorsion/extrosion
Term
What are the extraocular muscles?
Definition

levator palpebrae superioris m.

rectus mm. (4)

oblique mm. (2)

Term
what are the four rectus mm and their innervation?
Definition
medial rectus m. oculomotor n
lateral rectus m. abducencs n
superior rectus m. oculomotor n.
inferior rectus m. oculomotor n
Term
Test which isolates each EOM, permitting assessment of m and n competence.
Definition
cardinal positions of gaze
Term
preganglionic parasympathetic fibers of the eye synapse in the ____.
Definition
ciliary ganglion
Term
postganglionic parasympathetic fibers reach the eye via the _____ to innervate the _____.
Definition
short ciliary nerves
sphincter pupillae and ciliary mm.
Term
The lacrimal n. receives ____ autonomic fibers (para and symp) via the _____ and relays them to the lacrimal gland.
Definition
postsynaptic
zygomaticotemporal n.
Term
valveless veins corresponding to aa branches of the same name.
What are it's branches?
Definition
Ophthalmic vv.
superior ophthalmic v.
inferior ophthalmic v.
Term
possible route fro transmission of facial infections.
Definition
superior ophthalmic v.
Term
Name the tunics of the eye.
Definition
Fibrous layer
Uvea
Retna
Term
Name the parts of the fibrous layer and its innervation.
Definition
sclera
cornea
ciliary nn.
Term
the corneal epithelium is continuous with the ___.
Definition
limbus
Term
Name the parts of the Uvea.
Definition
Choroid
ciliary body
Iris
Term
what are the parts of the ciliary body?
Definition
ciliary muscle
ciliary processes
ciliary zonule
Term
What are the parts of the iris?
Definition
pupil
pupillary mm.
Term
What are the pupillary mm. and thier actions?
Definition
sphincter pupillae: constrict pupillary aperture
Dilator pupillae: dilate pupillary aperture.
Term
ciliary processes secrete ____.
Definition
aqueous humor
Term
Name the 2 layers of the optic retina.
Definition
outer layer: pigment cell layer
inner layer: neural layer (rods and cones)
Term
Region of greatest visual resolution.
Definition
macula lutea
Term
Area where there is a blind spot in the visual field.
Definition
optic disc
Term
jagged line posterior to the ciliary body marking the transition from non-sensory to optic retina.
Definition
ora serrata
Term
Aqueuous humor circulates from ____ to ____ chamber and drains from the _____ via the _____.
Definition
posterior
anterior
iridiocorneal angle
scleral venous sinous (canal of Schlemm)
Term
Increase in intraocular pressure due to failure of aqueous humor drainage.
Definition
glaucoma
Term
What contribute to the refractive media of the eye?
Definition
cornea
lens
aqueous humor
vitreous body
Term
myopia and hyperopia
Definition
nearsightedness
farsightedness
Term
myopia and hyperopia
Definition
nearsightedness
farsightedness
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