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Palpebrae (eyelid)
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- the superior and inferior skin-covered folds that meet at the medial and lateral angles of the eye called canthi
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Palpebral fissure
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- the space between the palpebrae
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Caruncle
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- the fleshy area of the medial canthus containing sebaceous and sweat glands
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Levator Palpebrae Superioris muscles
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* on eyelid
- runs within superior eyelid and functions to open the eye. it is also involved in blinking, which protects the eye and prevents drying |
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Conjunctiva
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- a transparent mucous membrane whose secretions prevent drying. the palpebral conjunctiva lines the inside of the eyelids, while the bulbar conjunctiva covers the white of the eye.
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