Structure
The medial palpebral (canthic) ligament passes from the medial ends of both tarsal plates and insets into the anterior lacrimal crest and the frontal process of the maxilla (bone forming part of the orbital cavity). As it inserts into the tarsal plates, the ligament splits to surround the lacrimal canaliculi.
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Function
The medial palpebral ligament acts as a tendon for which the orbicularis oculi muscle inserts (Robinson & Stranc, 1970).
References
Robinson, T. J. and Stranc, M. F. (1970) 'The anatomy of the medial canthal ligament', Br J Plast Surg, 23(1), pp. 1-7.
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Joint Ligament
Laxity of the TMJ ligaments → hypotonus of the temporal and masseter muscles → dropping of the jaw.
