A | B |
tarsus | framework of connective tissue that gives shape to the eyelid |
meibomian | largest oil-secreting glands;located in the tarsus |
lacrimal | a gland that secretes tears, in upper outer angle of orbit |
papilla | area of lower lid where there are no lashes |
punctum | opening at the highest point of the papilla |
canthi | angles at either end of the slit between the eyelids |
medial | canthus at the inner edge of the eye (nasal) |
lateral | canthus at the outer edge of eye (temporal) |
semilunar fold | deep, fleshy mound in the medial canthus area |
caruncle | pink fleshy or relatively isolated skin located adjacent to semilunar fold |
palpebral fissure | opening between eyelids |