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7 Cards in this Set
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Orbit |
Bony cavity of the skull that contains & protects the eyeball & the adnexa. The orbit is sometimes called the ‘’eye socket’’ |
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Eye muscle |
Three pairs of eye muscles are attached to each eye. The muscles of both eyes work together in coordinated movement. |
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Convergence |
Muscle movement- the simultaneous inward movement of the eyes as objects come nearer. Convergence occurs to preserve binocular vision. |
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Eyelid |
Protects the eyes from foreign matter, excessive light, & impact. They also spread tears to cleanse the eyes. |
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Lacrimal glands |
These structures secrete lacrimal fluid or tears |
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Lacrimal ducts |
These ducts collect tears into the lacrimal sac |
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Nasolacrimal ducts |
These ducts drain excess tears into the nasal cavity. |
