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A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary related to the anatomy of the eye.
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vitreous humor
The clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eyeball.
lens
A transparent structure in the eye that helps to focus light onto the retina.
iris
The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil
pupil
The opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.
sclera
The white, outer layer of the eyeball that provides protection and shape.
cornea
The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and refracts light.
optic nerve
The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.
ciliary body
The structure in the eye that produces the aqueous humor and helps to control the shape of the lens.
optic disc
The point in the eye where the optic nerve fibers exit the retina; also known as the blind spot.