Superficial Eye

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Which muscle is responsible for the firm closure of the palpebral fissure?

Orbital portion of orbicularis oculi (correct)

Palpebral portion of orbicularis oculi

Levator palpebrae superioris

Orbicularis oculi

What is the function of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?

To produce lacrimal fluid

To drain lacrimal fluid

To close the palpebral fissure

To elevate the upper eyelid (correct)

Where is the lacrimal gland located?

Inferiorly from the lacrimal sac

Upper lateral region of anterior orbit (correct)

Behind the medial palpebral ligament

Medial margin of eye lids

What is the function of the lacrimal punctum?

To drain lacrimal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What structures join the lacrimal sac?

Lacrimal canaliculi Signup and view all the answers

Where does the nasolacrimal duct terminate?

Into the nasal cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lacrimal fluid?

To lubricate the eye surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lacrimal sac?

To receive lacrimal fluid from the lacrimal canaliculi Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the palpebral fold?

To close the palpebral fissure Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lacrimal papilla and punctum?

To drain lacrimal fluid from the lacrimal lake Signup and view all the answers

Which bones make up the orbit?

Frontal bone, Sphenoid bone, Zygomatic bone, Maxillary bone, Lacrimal bone, Ethmoid bone Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerves pass through the superior orbital fissure?

CN's III, IV, V1 and VI Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the roof of the orbit posteriorly and inserts into the upper lid?

Levator palpebrae superioris Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve supplies all extraocular muscles except the lateral rectus and superior oblique?

Oculomotor nerve (CN III) Signup and view all the answers

Which artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery and supplies the retina?

Central artery of retina Signup and view all the answers

Which vein drains the facial vein anteriorly and continues posteriorly into the cavernous sinus through the superior orbital fissure?

Superior ophthalmic vein Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve supplies the superior oblique muscle?

Trochlear nerve (CN IV) Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve gives rise to ciliary nerves, important for pain detection in the eyeball?

Nasociliary nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies the supraorbital region?

Supraorbital artery Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is continuous posteriorly with the pterygoid plexus of the infratemporal fossa?

Inferior ophthalmic vein Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eye Anatomy and Function

Orbicularis oculi muscle is responsible for the firm closure of the palpebral fissure.
Levator palpebrae superioris muscle elevates the upper eyelid, controlling eyelid opening.
Lacrimal gland is located in the superior lateral part of the orbit, producing tears for lubrication.
Lacrimal punctum serves as an opening for tears to drain from the eye into the lacrimal sac.
Lacrimal sac joins the punctum to the nasolacrimal duct, facilitating tear drainage.
Nasolacrimal duct terminates in the inferior nasal meatus within the nasal cavity.
Lacrimal fluid is essential for maintaining moisture on the surface of the eye and protecting against infection.
Lacrimal sac acts as a reservoir for tears, aiding in their drainage to the nasolacrimal duct.
Palpebral fold assists in the movement and flexibility of the eyelids during blinking.
Lacrimal papilla and punctum are involved in the drainage of tears into the lacrimal system.

Orbital Structure

The orbit is comprised of seven bones: frontal, sphenoid, zygomatic, maxilla, palatine, lacrimal, and ethmoid.
Cranial nerves III (oculomotor), IV (trochlear), V1 (trigeminal - ophthalmic), and VI (abducens) pass through the superior orbital fissure.

Extraocular Muscles

Superior rectus muscle originates from the roof of the orbit posteriorly and inserts into the upper eyelid.
Cranial nerve III (oculomotor) supplies all extraocular muscles except for the lateral rectus (supplied by cranial nerve VI) and the superior oblique (supplied by cranial nerve IV).

Vascular and Neural Supply

Central retinal artery, a branch of the internal carotid artery, supplies the retina.
Facial vein drains anteriorly from the orbit and continues into the cavernous sinus through the superior orbital fissure.
Cranial nerve IV (trochlear) supplies the superior oblique muscle.
Nasociliary nerve, a branch of the ophthalmic nerve, gives rise to ciliary nerves for pain detection in the eyeball.
Supraorbital artery supplies the supraorbital region.
Ophthalmic vein is continuous posteriorly with the pterygoid plexus of the infratemporal fossa.

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Test your knowledge of the external landmarks of the superficial eye with this quiz. Learn about the palpebral fold, palpebral fissure, eyelashes, lacrimal papilla, and more. Perfect for students studying ophthalmology or anyone interested in eye anatomy.