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Special Senses - The Eye
The eye from an anatomical viewpoint
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
11/22/2012

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Term
Name the 5 accessory structures of the eye?
Definition
1. Eyebrow
2. Eyelid
3. Conjunctiva
4. Lacrimal Apparatus
5. Extrinsic eye muscles
Term
What is another name for the eyelid?
Definition
Palpebrae
Term
What is the function of the eyelids?
Definition
To protect the visible portion of the eye
Term
What is the palpebral fissure?
Definition
The space separating the two eyelids
Term
What are the canthi?
Definition
The places where the eyelids meet
Term
Name the two canthi
Definition
Medial and lateral
Term
Where is the medial canthus?
Definition
Medial portion of the eye
Term
Where is the lateral canthus?
Definition
Lateral portion of the eye
Term
What is the lacrimal caruncle and where is it located?
Definition
It is the chunk of skin in the medial canthus responsible for mucous secretion
Term
What structure allows the lacrimal caruncle to secrete mucous?
Definition
Mucous glands
Term
What is the muscle of the upper eyelid?
Definition
Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle
Term
What is the function of this muscle?
Definition
Allows us to open our eyes; works with obicularis occuli to allow us to blink
Term
What causes the blinking reflex?
Definition
Displacement of the eyelashes
Term
(T/F) Blinking is a protective mechanism
Definition
True
Term
How often to humans blink?
Definition
Every 3-5 seconds
Term
What is the tarsal gland?
Definition
The gland that secretes a lipid rich product that prevents our eyelids from sticking together
Term
Where is the tarsal gland located?
Definition
Inner margin of the eyelid
Term
What often arises from the infection of the tarsal gland?
Definition
Cysts and styes
Term
When are the secretions of the tarsal gland most important?
Definition
During sleep
Term
What is the conjunctiva?
Definition
Transparent mucous membranes
Term
Where are the conjunctiva located?
Definition
Lining the eyelids and covering the surface of the eye
Term
What is the function of the conjunctiva?
Definition
Protects the eye by secreting mucous membranes
Term
Name the two conjunctiva
Definition
1. Palpebral
2. Ocular
Term
Where is the palpebral conjunctiva located?
Definition
Inner surface of the eyelids
Term
Where is the ocular conjunctiva located?
Definition
Anterior surface of the eyeball
Term
What are the components of the lacrimal apparatus?
Definition
1. lacrimal gland
2. lacrimal canal
3. Lacrimal sac
4. nasolacrimal duct
Term
What is the overall function of the lacrimal apparatus?
Definition
Production and removal of tears
Term
What is the function of the lacrimal gland?
Definition
The gland that produces tears
Term
Where is the lacrimal gland located?
Definition
In the upper, lateral corner of the eyesocket.
Term
What is the function of the lateral canal (canaliculi)?
Definition
To drain the tears from the lacrimal lake
Term
Where does the lateral canal receive the tears from?
Definition
The superior and inferior lacrimal puncta
Term
What is the function of the lacrimal sac?
Definition
Takes tears from the lateral canal and passes them to the nasolacrimal duct
Term
Where is the lacrimal sac located?
Definition
In the lacrimal groove of the lacrimal bone
Term
What is the function of the nasolacrimal duct
Definition
To empty tears into the inferior meatus of the nasal cavity
Term
Where do the drainage structures of the lacrimal apparatus start
Definition
Medial canthus
Term
Name the 6 extrinsic eye muscles
Definition
1. Superior rectus
2. Inferior rectus
3. Lateral rectus
4. Medial rectus
Term
Function of the superior rectus?
Definition
Turns eye up
Term
Function of the inferior rectus?
Definition
Turns eye down
Term
Function of the lateral rectus?
Definition
Turns eye laterally
Term
Function of the medial rectus?
Definition
Turns eye medially
Term
Where do all the rectus muscles originate?
Definition
Inside the bony eye socket
Term
Where do the rectus muscles insert?
Definition
On the eyeball surface in their relative positiions
Term
(T/F) All the rectus muscles have straight fibres
Definition
True
Term
What is the function of the superior oblique muscle?
Definition
Rolls eye down and medially
Term
Describe the path the superior oblique muscle takes
Definition
follow medial wall of bony eye socket until it gets to the point where the muscle goes through the pulley, taking a sharp band and inserts onto the lateral top side of the eyeball
Term
What is the pulley of the superior oblique called?
Definition
Trochlea of the superior oblique
Term
What is the function of the inferior oblique?
Definition
Rolls eye upwards and laterally
Term
Describe the path of the inferior oblique
Definition
originates from medial wall, extends laterally and obliquely and inserts into the lateral, bottom side of eye
Term
(T/F) The eye is round
Definition
False
Term
Name the two poles of the eye
Definition
Anterior and posterior
Term
Name the 3 layers of the eye?
Definition
1. Fibrous
2. Vascular
3. Sensory
Term
What is another name for the eye layers?
Definition
Eye tunics
Term
Name the 2 regions of the fibrous tunic?
Definition
1. Sclera
2. Cornea
Term
Describe the sclera (5)
Definition
-glistening
-white
-opaque
-seen anteriorly as the white of the eye
-tough, tendon-like layer of tissue
Term
What is the function of the sclera?
Definition
Provides an attachment site for the extrinsic eye muscles
Term
Where is the sclera the thickest?
Definition
Posterior portion of the eye near the exit of the optic nerve
Term
(T/F) The sclera contains both blood vessels and nerves
Definition
True
Term
What is the transparent portion of the fibrous tunic called?
Definition
Cornea
Term
Describe the cornea
Definition
-clear
-window allowing light into eye
-small relative to sclera
Term
What is the function of the cornea?
Definition
To allow light into the eye
Term
(T/F) The cornea contains both nerves and blood vessels
Definition
False, only nerves
Term
(T/F) the fibrous tunic buldges out where the cornea meets the sclera
Definition
True
Term
(T/F) the cornea and sclera are continuous
Definition
True
Term
The cornea is (smaller/larger) compared to the sclera
Definition
Smaller
Term
(T/F) With regards to pain, the cornea is the most sensitive part of the eye
Definition
True
Term
What is the middle tunic of the eye called?
Definition
Vascular tunic
Term
What are the 3 general functions of the vascular tunic?
Definition
1. Contains blood vessels that supply the eye
2. Controls lens shape
3. Regulates light entering the eye
Term
Name the 3 structures of the vascular tunic
Definition
1. Choroid
2. Cilliary body
3. Iris
Term
What is the function of the choroid?
Definition
Contains the blood vessels of the eye
Term
(T/F) the choroid is dark because it contains many blood vessels
Definition
True
Term
What makes u the ciliary body?
Definition
Smooth muscle
Term
What are the 3 components of the ciliary body?
Definition
1. Ciliary muscles
2. Ciliary processes
3. Suspensory ligaments (Z-fibres)
Term
What is the function of the ciliary muscles?
Definition
Controls the shape of the lens
Term
Where does the ciliary body begin?
Definition
At the junction between the sclera and cornea
Term
What is the ciliary process?
Definition
Where the ciliary body folds onto itself
Term
Where are the suspensory ligaments?
Definition
Insert into the lens and originate in the ciliary body.
Term
What is the function of the z fibres?
Definition
Holds the lens in place, and rounds the lens when the ciliary muscles contract
Term
What does changing the shape of the lens accomplish?
Definition
Accommodation, which allows light to be focused onto the fovea of the retina
Term
What is the innermost tunic called?
Definition
Sensory tunic (aka the retina)
Term
What are the two layers of the sensory tunic?
Definition
1. Pigmented layer 2. Neural layer
Term
What is the function of the pigmented layer?
Definition
To absorb the light after it has passed through the neural layer, to prevent scattering. This allows the light to focus on the retina
Term
(T/F) The pigmented layer shares a close biochemical relationship with the rods and cones
Definition
True
Term
(T/F) the pigmented layer is the most posterior layer
Definition
True
Term
Where is the neural layer located?
Definition
Anterior to the pigmented layer
Term
(T/F) The neural layers is transparent
Definition
True
Term
What are the 3 main cells of the neural layer?
Definition
1. Rods/Cones
2. Bipolar cells
3. Ganglion cells
Term
What do the axons of the ganglia form?
Definition
The inner portion of the retina/eyeball
Term
How do the axons of the ganglia leave the eye?
Definition
As the optic nerve
Term
What is the optic disc?
Definition
Where the optic nerve leaves the eye
Term
What is another name for the blind spot, and why is it called this?
Definition
Blind spot; no photoreceptors there
Term
The eye is segmented into _____ and _____ segments
Definition
Anterior and Posterior
Term
What is the posterior cavity also known as?
Definition
The Vitreous chamber
Term
What does the posterior chamber contain?
Definition
The vitreous body
Term
(T/F) the posterior chambers is large
Definition
True
Term
How is the anterior cavity divided?
Definition
Anterior and posterior subdivisions
Term
What does the anterior chamber contain?
Definition
Aqueous humour
Term
(True) The anterior chamber is large
Definition
False
Term
What is the iris?
Definition
The coloured portion of the eye
Term
(T/F) The iris is continuous with the ciliary body
Definition
True
Term
What are the 2 components of the iris?
Definition
Pupil and Pigments
Term
What are the 2 muscles that control pupil size
Definition
1. Pubic sphincter
2. Dilating muscles
Term
How is the pubic sphincter arranged?
Definition
Circularly
Term
What is the function of the pubic sphincter
Definition
Constrict the pupil
Term
How are the dilating muscles arranged?
Definition
Radially
Term
What is the function of the dilating muscles
Definition
To dilate the pupil
Term
The muscles of the iris are what type of muscle?
Definition
Smooth
Term
(T/F) The iris contains only brown pigments
Definition
True
Term
(T/F) the iris gives the eye colour
Definition
True
Term
Eye colour is determined by what?
Definition
The density and distribution of the pigments
Term
What is the function of the vitreous humour?
Definition
Helps maintain the shape of the eye, supports posterior lens and gives physical support to the retina
Term
(T/F) the aqueous humour forms continuously as interstitial fluids pass between epithelial cells of the ciliary processes and enter posterior chamber
Definition
True
Term
What is the function of aqueous humour?
Definition
Cushion, and transport of nutrients/waste
Term
Where does the aqueous humour leave the eye?
Definition
Canal of Schlemm
Term
SEE PHYSIOLOGY NOTES FOR OPTIC PATHWAY
Definition
Term
(T/F) Eye reflexes are triggered y info that bypasses the lateral geniculate nuclei
Definition
True
Term
What is the lateral geniculate nuclei?
Definition
The switching center that relays visual info to the reflex centres in the brain stem and cerebral cortex
Term
Optic pathway layout
Definition
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