Conjunctiva
The conjunctiva (plural: conjunctivas or conjunctivae) is a transparent membrane is attached at the margins of the cornea. It is loosely attached to the sclera and thence reflected over the inner surface of the eyelids. It is firmly attached to the tarsal plates and blends with the skin at the margins of the lids.
Nerve supply
- superior palpebral and scleral surface: lacrimal nerve, supratrochlear nerve, infratrochlear nerve, supraorbital nerve (branches of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve)
- inferior palpebral and scleral surface: infraorbital nerve (branch of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve)
- cornea: long ciliary nerve (branch of the nasociliary nerve, ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve)
