Advanced Anatomy

In-depth review of ocular anatomy, awarded 1 AOA/CPC continuing education credit.

After completing this section the student should be able to do the following:

Identify the bones that make up the orbit
Define the size of the orbit and eyeball
List the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the eye
Identify the innervations and function of the extrinsic eye muscles
Describe the eyelids structures and their functions
Identify the lacrimal system parts and their functions
Identify the drainage system and its parts
Explain common problems with the parts of the eye anatomy that are listed above
Identify the anatomy of the globe
Describe the anterior chamber and aqueous flow
Describe the anatomy of the lens
Describe the anatomy of the uvea including the iris, cilliary body, and choroid
Identify the vitreous composition
Label the retinal layers and list their main functions
Describe some common problems affecting the different parts of the globe including: Lids and Lashes, Conjunctiva and Sclera, Cornea, Anterior Segment, Iris, Choroid, Ciliary Body, Macula, and Optic Nerve
Identify nerve innervations to the parts of the globe

This course should take approximately one hour to complete. Successful completion of the post test is necessary to earn AOA/CPC credit. The link for the post-test is included in the course material. This course is not sponsored by the AOA/CPC; only reviewed for compliance with AOA/CPC standards and criteria and awarded continuing education credit accordingly.

This course was developed by our partners at Eye-Courses.