Anatomy of the Eyes

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The orbit

The socket where the eye rests —> formed by the maxilla, zygoma, and nasal bone

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The Globe

The eyeball itself which is filled with fluids called Vitreous and Aqueous

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Vitreous Fluid

Clear, jelly-like fluid near the back of the eye

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Aqueous Fluid

Clear, watery fluid in front of the lens of the eye

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Conjunctiva

The membrane that covers the eye

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Sclera

White of the eye (the fibrous tissue covering the surface of the globe and maintaining eye shape)

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Lacrimal Glands

Tear glands which keep the conjunctiva and surface of the eye clean

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Cornea

Clear, transparent membrane in front of the eye that allows the light to enter

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Pupil

Opening allowing light to enter the eye

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Iris

Circular muscle behind the cornea that regulates the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the pupils