The medial canthus is a part of the eye’s anatomy. Key features:
- Location: The inner corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
- Function:
- Helps with eyelid stability and movement.
- Contains the lacrimal puncta (openings for tear drainage).
- Clinical significance:
- Can be involved in conditions like medial canthal tendon issues or injuries.
- Sometimes a focus in oculoplastic surgery.
The term “media canthi” seems to be a plural reference to the medial canthus areas of both eyes.
