This document describes the anatomy of the eye in three sections. The first section covers the orbit and muscles of the eye. The second section details the layers of the eyeball including the sclera, choroid, ciliary body, iris, retina, and lens. The third section discusses the functions of the eyelids, conjunctiva, and lacrimal apparatus in protecting the eyeball and producing tears.
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The eye
2. 1- The Orbit
2-The Muscles of the Eye
3-The Eyelids
4-The Conjunctiva
5-The Lacrimal Apparatus
4. Contains the
eyeball.
Cavity is lined with fatty tissue that
cushions the eyeball and has several
openings (FORMINA) through which
blood vessels and nerves pass.
Six
short muscles provide support and
rotary movement of the eyeball
5. Protect the
Acts as
eyeballs from intense light, foreign
particles, and impact
a protective covering for the exposed
surface of the eyeball
Produces, stores, and removes tears that cleanse and
lubricate the eye.