Lateral View of the Eye Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Eye Anatomy Terms

Ciliary Body
- A structure in the eye that produces the aqueous humor and contains muscles that adjust the shape of the lens for focusing.
Suspensory Ligaments
- Connects the ciliary body to the lens, allowing the lens to change shape during the process of accommodation for vision.
Anterior Cavity (Aqueous Humor)
- The space between the cornea and the lens filled with aqueous humor, which provides nutrients to the eye and maintains intraocular pressure.
Cornea
- The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber; essential for light refraction and protection against dust and germs.
Iris
- The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and regulates how much light enters the eye.
Lens
- A transparent structure behind the iris that focuses light onto the retina; changes shape to enable focusing on objects at various distances.
Optic Nerve
- A bundle of nerve fibers that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain for processing.
Fovea Centralis
- A small pit in the retina that provides the clearest vision due to a high concentration of cone photoreceptors; crucial for tasks requiring sharp vision.
Retina
- The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals to be processed by the brain; contains rods and cones for vision in varying light conditions.

Description

Test your knowledge of eye anatomy with this quiz focusing on the lateral view of the eye. You'll encounter terms such as 'Ciliary Body' and 'Optic Nerve' among others. Perfect for students studying biology or anyone interested in ophthalmology.