Anatomy Flashcards
What is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber?
Cornea
What is the colored part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering the eye?
Iris
What is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye?
Pupil
What is the structure behind the iris that changes shape to focus light on the retina?
Lens
What is the layer at the back of the eye that contains cells sensitive to light?
Retina
What is the part of the retina responsible for central and color vision?
Macula
What is the nerve that carries visual information from the retina to the brain?
Optic nerve
What is the gel-like substance that fills the back of the eye behind the lens?
Vitreous humor
What is the part of the eye that produces aqueous humor to maintain eye pressure?
Ciliary body
What is the white outer layer of the eyeball that provides protection and structure?
Sclera
What is the transparent, gel-like substance that helps maintain the shape of the eye?
Aqueous humor
What is the structure that controls the shape of the lens to focus light on the retina?
Ciliary muscle
What is the process by which the eye adjusts its focus from distant objects to near objects?
Accommodation
What is the medical term for nearsightedness?
Myopia
What is the medical term for farsightedness?
Hyperopia