Human ocular anatomy

Barry D Kels; Andrzej Grzybowski; Jane M Grant-Kels

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2014.10.006

Human ocular anatomy

Clin Dermatol. 2015 Mar-Apr;33(2):140-6. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2014.10.006.

Authors

Barry D Kels¹, Andrzej Grzybowski², Jane M Grant-Kels³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery and Office of Risk Management, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA.
² Department of Ophthalmology, Poznan City Hospital, Poland; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.
³ Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA. Electronic address: grant@uchc.edu.

PMID: 25704934
DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2014.10.006

Abstract

We review the normal anatomy of the human globe, eyelids, and lacrimal system. This contribution explores both the form and function of numerous anatomic features of the human ocular system, which are vital to a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of many oculocutaneous diseases. The review concludes with a reference glossary of selective ophthalmologic terms that are relevant to a thorough understanding of many oculocutaneous disease processes.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Eye / anatomy & histology*
Eyelids / anatomy & histology
Eyelids / physiology
Humans
Lacrimal Apparatus / anatomy & histology*
Oculomotor Muscles / anatomy & histology*
Oculomotor Muscles / physiology
Orbit / anatomy & histology*
Orbit / physiology