Questions and Answers
What is the anterior cavity?
Space between the lens and the cornea.
What is the anterior chamber of the anterior cavity?
Between the iris and cornea.
What is the posterior chamber of the anterior cavity?
Between the lens and iris.
What is the function of aqueous humor?
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What is the scleral venous sinus?
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What is glaucoma?
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What produces aqueous humor?
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Where does glaucoma typically dislocate the lens?
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Where does glaucoma increase pressure?
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What does glaucoma pressure compress?
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What is the posterior cavity?
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What is vitreous humor?
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What does vitreous humor maintain?
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Study Notes
Anterior Cavity Overview
- Anterior cavity is the space located between the lens and the cornea.
- Composed of two chambers: anterior chamber and posterior chamber.
Anterior Chamber
- Found between the iris and cornea, it helps with fluid circulation and eye pressure regulation.
Posterior Chamber
- Located between the lens and iris, it plays a critical role in the production and flow of aqueous humor.
Aqueous Humor
- This fluid fills the anterior cavity, serving several vital functions:
- Provides essential nutrients to the lens and cornea.
- Maintains a stable chemical environment necessary for ocular health.
Production and Reabsorption
- Aqueous humor is produced by the ciliary body.
- The scleral venous sinus is responsible for reabsorbing aqueous humor, ensuring balanced intraocular pressure.
Glaucoma
- Characterized by fluid buildup in the anterior chamber, leading to increased intraocular pressure.
- This condition can push the lens posteriorly, affecting eye function.
- Elevated pressure often compresses the choroid, constricting blood vessels to the retina, resulting in potential retinal cell death.
Posterior Cavity Characteristics
- Positioned posterior to the lens and anterior to the retina.
- Filled with vitreous humor, a transparent gelatinous substance.
Vitreous Humor Functions
- Maintains the eye's shape, providing structural support and stabilization.
Summary of Anterior Cavity Components
- The anterior cavity contains both the anterior and posterior chambers, which work together for optimal eye functionality.
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