Human Eye Anatomy Quiz

Orbital Structure

• The floor of the orbit is formed by the maxilla bone.
• The optic foramen is located posteromedially and contains the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery.

Orbital Walls

• The medial wall of the orbit is formed by the lacrimal bone and the frontal process of the maxilla bone.

Eye Components

• The sclera of the eye is covered by the conjunctiva.

Lacrimal System

• The fossa for the lacrimal sac is located in the medial wall of the orbit and contains the lacrimal sac.

Joint Types

• Synarthroses are joints that permit little movement.
• Fibrous synarthroses are joints where the bones are joined by fibrous tissue.
• An example of cartilaginous synarthroses is the joint between the ribs and the sternum.
• Diarthroses are joints that permit a wide range of movement.
• Bony fusion articulation is a type of joint where the bones are fused together, resulting in the loss of movement.