eye histology Flashcards
3 concentric layers of the eye?
- fibrous layer (outer)
- — Sclera
- — Cornea
- vascular layer (middle)
- — Iris
- — Ciliary body
- — Choroid
Photoreceptive tunic:
- retina (inner)
fibrous layer (outer) layer consists of..?
sclera & cornea
vascular layer (middle) consists of..?
- choroid
- ciliary body
- iris
retina consists of..?
- pigmented layer = outer layer
- neural layer = inner layer
pigmented layer of retina contains..?
- no photoreceptors
- stores vitamin A
neural layer of retina contains..?
- photoreceptors
- bipolar cells
- ganglion cells
lamina choriocapillaris is what..?
layer of capillaries that is immediately adjacent to Bruch’s membrane in the choroid
Bruch’s membrane is part of what?
innermost layer of choroid
vitreous lamina aka?
Bruch’s membrane
choroid is the X layer..?
vascular layer of the eye
choroid contains?
connective tissues
choroid lies btw. X & Y?
retina & sclera
choroid layer of the eye func.?
- provides oxygen & nourishment to outer layers of the retina
uveal tract components (3)
- ciliary body
- iris
- choroid
4 layers of the choroid:
- Haller’s layer
- Sattler’s layer
- Choriocapillaris
- Bruch’s membrane
optic N.
fovea
optic papilla
dura mater of optic N.
vitreous body
sclera