Tarsal Plates

Summary Information: Tarsal Plates

Tarsal Plates: The tarsal plates consist of connective tissue that helps to form the eyelids. Tarsal plates should not be confused with tarsal bones, which make up the foot and ankle. The tarsal plates are located at the edge of the eyelids and provide stability during movement of the eyelids. They include the superior tarsus and the inferior tarsus. Conditions that afflict the tarsal plates of the eyelids include infections, trauma, lesions and cancer.

Closely Related Organs: Tarsal Plates

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Tarsal Plates:

• Eyelids
• Palpebral aperture
• Eye

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Tarsal Plates

The following conditions are related to the organ: Tarsal Plates:

• Infection
• Trauma
• Lesions
• Cancer

Other Names: Tarsal Plates

The following are other names for the organ: Tarsal Plates:

• Tarsus of the eyelids
• Tarsi

Sub Parts: Tarsal Plates

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Tarsal Plates:

• Superior tarsus
• Inferior tarsus

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Tarsal Plates

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Tarsal Plates:

• Eyelid swelling
• Eyelid inflammation
• Eyelid pain
• Eyelid sores
• Fever

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Tarsal Plates: Related Topics

• Tarsal

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