Anatomy

Retina

The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent.

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The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent.

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  • Ora Serrata

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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/blood supply = RETINAL VESSELS or RETINAL ARTERY or RETINAL VEIN; inflammation = RETINITIS or specifics

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  1. A09w.371w.729w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Retina. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012160. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012160
  2. Retina. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retina
  3. Retina. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q169342