Embryology of the Eye

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The eye develops from two embryonic layers: ectoderm and mesoderm. Endoderm, the inner layer, does not contribute to its formation.

The adult human eye has a diameter of approximately 25mm.

The eye resides within a bony cavity called the orbit. This hollow protects the eye and allows for muscle movement.

The eye develops from the forebrain, the anterior part of the brain responsible for sensory processing.

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The eye is essentially a sphere.

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Only one-sixth of the eye's surface is visible. The rest is hidden within the orbit.

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The eye is derived from the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm embryonic layers.
The diameter of the eye in an adult is approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch).
The skin layer (epidermis) does not contribute to the eye's embryology.
The eyeball rests in the bony socket called the orbit.
The eye is derived from the diencephalon part of the brain.
The ectoderm layer also contributes to the development of the brain, including the diencephalon.
The eye is roughly spherical in shape.
Only about one-sixth of the eye's surface is exposed, with the rest being protected by the orbit and surrounding tissues.