Orbicularis Oculi Flashcards
1
Q
When you hear Orbicularis Oculi, think of…
A
circles of the eye
2
Q
What are the two Portions for the Orbicularis Oculi?
A
The Orbital Portion and the Palpebral Portion
3
Q
What is the origin for the Orbital Portion of the Orbicularis Oculi?
A
Orbital Rim
all around the orbital rim
4
Q
What is the insertion for the Orbital Portion of the Orbicularis Oculi?
A
Skin lateral to the eye
5
Q
What is the origin for the Palpebral Portion of the Orbicularis Oculi?
A
Medial and Lateral corners of the eye
6
Q
What is the insertion of the Palpebral Portion of the Orbicularis Oculi?
A
Shared with Origin
orbital rim
7
Q
What is the action of the Orbicularis Oculi?
A
Close the eyelid
8
Q
When you squint you are working more of what?
A
your Orbital Portion
