palpebra superior


superior eyelid

[TA] the superior, larger and more mobile of the two eyelids, which covers most of the anterior surface of the eyeball, including the cornea, when closed; a portion of the lacrimal gland and the aponeurosis of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle extend into it, the muscle opening the closed eye and providing additional elevation when the gaze is directed upward. Synonym(s): palpebra superior [TA], upper eyelid ☆ , upper lid

palpebra

(păl′pĕ-bră) plural.palpebrae [L.] An eyelid.

palpebra inferior

The lower eyelid.

palpebra superior

The upper eyelid.