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Sagittal section of eye and its accessory structures

Sagittal section of eye and its accessory structures
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Description: Palpebral muscles control eyelid movement and extrinsic eye muscles are responsible for moving the eyeball itself in all directions.
The conjunctiva is a thin, protective mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the sclera.
The tarsal plate: a fold of connective tissue that gives form to the eyelids. Contains a row of sebaceous glands (tarsal glands/Meibomian glands) that keeps the eyelids from sticking to each other.

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