Anatomy of the Eye Orbit

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What is the primary purpose of the fat found in the orbit?

  • To protect the eye from shock (correct)
  • To increase eye mobility
  • To provide energy to the eye
  • To enhance vision quality

Which structure is responsible for the retention and motion of the eyeball?

  • Optic nerve
  • Connective structures (correct)
  • Blood vessels
  • Eyeball muscles

The optic nerve is also known as which cranial nerve?

  • First cranial nerve
  • Third cranial nerve
  • Fourth cranial nerve
  • Second cranial nerve (correct)

What additional role does the orbit serve aside from protecting the eye?

<p>Housing the optic nerve and blood vessels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the eye's anatomy, the term 'orbit' refers to what?

<p>The space that contains eye protective tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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