Tendon of Right Levator Palpebrae Superioris (Tendo musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris dexter)
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Anatomy
The tendon (aponeurosis) of the right levator palpebrae superioris fans out broadly behind the orbital septum to insert into the anterior surface of the superior tarsal plate and skin of the upper eyelid, creating the upper eyelid crease.
Clinical notes
Aponeurotic dehiscence or disinsertion from the superior tarsus is the leading cause of acquired involutional ptosis, repaired by aponeurotic advancement.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Tendon of Right Levator Palpebrae Superioris?
The tendon (aponeurosis) of the right levator palpebrae superioris fans out broadly behind the orbital septum to insert into the anterior surface of the superior tarsal plate and skin of the upper eyelid, creating the upper eyelid crease.
Why is the Tendon of Right Levator Palpebrae Superioris clinically important?
Aponeurotic dehiscence or disinsertion from the superior tarsus is the leading cause of acquired involutional ptosis, repaired by aponeurotic advancement.
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