anatomy
physiology
conditions
misc
terms
100
the sclera is known as the ____ tunic
fibrous
100
Which are true about the sclera: transparent, opaque, vascular, avascular, thick, thin, fibrous, liqified
What is opaque, thick, avascular, fibrous
100
swelling of the sclera is called this
What is scleritis
100
the external color of the sclera
What is white
100
The sclera and iris meet here
What is limbus
200
this anatomy lies below the sclera
What is choroid
200
number of many extraocular muscles that attach to the sclera
What is 6
200
This ring forms around the edge of the sclera where it meets the iris
What is arcus senilus
200
Thickest and strongest layer of the sclera
What is stroma
200
What is another name for venea vorticosea
What is vortex veins
300
Lamina fusca is this color
What is brown
300
This is the weakest area of the sclera where vessels and veins pass through
What is lamina cribosa
300
inflammatory condition which has a higher risk in 40-50 yr olds
What is scleritis
300
number of drainage vessels that pass through the back of the sclera
What is 4
300
color of sclera internally
What is brown
400
3 layers of sclera
What is episclera, stroma, lamina fusca
400
3 functions of sclera
What is block out lights, protect from fb, and protect during impact
400
if a fb penetrates through the sclera or cornea is is said to be ____ ocular
What is intra
400
List the 3 tunics in order from outer to inner
What is fibrous, vascular, nervous
400
The lamina cribosa is this part of the sclera
What is posterior
500
This punches through the back of the sclera and carries electrical impulses
What is optic nerve
500
scleral buckles attach to this part of the anatomy
What is extraocular muscles
500
scleral buckles are used to treat this kind of disease
What is retinal detachment
500
This will happen if the sclera thins
What is light will pass through
500
liver damage /jaundice may cause the sclera to appear this color
What yellow
M
e
n
u