Palpebral fissure information

The palpebral fissure is the elliptic space between the medial and lateral canthi of the two open eyelids. In simple terms, it is the opening between...

canthi are, respectively, the medial and lateral ends/angles of the palpebral fissure. The bicanthal plane is the transversal plane linking both canthi...

adduction, with associated narrowing of the palpebral fissure (eye closing). Widening of the palpebral fissure on attempted abduction. (N. B. Mein and Trimble...

superioris muscle Tarsus Medial palpebral ligament Epicanthic fold Meibomian gland Ciliary glands Eyelash Palpebral fissure Canthus Gland of Zeis Lacrimal...

bony orbit, a constricted mucosal socket, short eyelids, reduced palpebral fissure and malar prominence. Genetic mutations, chromosomal abnormalities...

A canthorrhaphy is suturing of the outer canthus to shorten the palpebral fissure. A canthotomy is the surgical division of the canthus, usually the...

A canthorrhaphy is suturing of the outer canthus to shorten the palpebral fissure. A canthotomy is the surgical division of the canthus, usually the...

eyes consists of inspection of the eyelids, surrounding tissues and palpebral fissure. Palpation of the orbital rim may also be desirable, depending on...

circumference (microcephaly) Congenital malformations of lips: short palpebral fissure lengths, smooth philtrum, and thin upper lip. Nervous system damage:...

permanently cover part of the eyes. Both the vertical and horizontal palpebral fissures (eyelid openings) are shortened; the eyes also appear spaced more...

eyelid (epicanthal folds), up-slanting opening between the eyelids (palpebral fissures) and hooded eyelids. Other physical features include the fifth finger...

bird-like face with a beak-like nose, large eyes with down-slanting palpebral fissures, receding mandible and intellectual disability. A mouse model has...

below) at some point of life. Typical dysmorphic features include long palpebral fissures with eversion of the lateral third of the lower eyelid and two or...

vasoconstriction in the iris and sclera, pupillary dilation, widening of the palpebral fissure, and the reduced production of tears. The SCG innervates blood vessels...

the conjunctiva (chemosis) is seen along the corners of the eye (palpebral fissures). About 30 percent of people with leptospirosis (also known as Weil's...

in which the skin is continuous over the eyeball with absence of palpebral fissures and presence of eyelashes. It is classified into three types: complete...

oblique Inferior oblique Levator palpebrae superioris Eyebrow Eyelids Palpebral fissure Eyelash Superior tarsus Inferior tarsus Tarsal glands Ciliary glands...

Advanced conjunctival carcinoma protruding through the palpebral fissure....

hypotonia, a round face with full cheeks, epicanthal folds, down-slanting palpebral fissures (eyelids), strabismus, flat nasal bridge, down-turned mouth, low-set...

divide the gland into two sections, a palpebral lobe, or portion, and an orbital lobe or portion. The smaller palpebral lobe lies close to the eye, along...

Dolichocephaly Frontal hair down sweep Very large forehead Downslanted palpebral fissures far apart eyes Missing part of the upper eyelids Small, simple ears...

through the infraorbital foramen and terminates by dividing into inferior palpebral, lateral nasal and superior labial branches. The nerve is accompanied...

performed where the eyelids are partially sewn together. This reduces the palpebral fissure (eyelid separation), ideally leading to a reduction in tear evaporation...

examples of the possible dysmorphic features include: downslanting palpebral fissures, broad nasal bridge, microcephaly, low-set ears, preauricular tags...