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27 lip 2023 · The visual pathway refers to the anatomical structures responsible for the conversion of light energy into electrical action potentials that can be interpreted by the brain. It begins at the retina and terminates at the primary visual cortex (with several intercortical tracts).
- Optic Nerve
Optic disc (coronal view) The optic nerve head (also known...
- Optic Tracts
The optic tract is a large bundle of nerve fibers of the...
- Myelin Sheath
Each neuron has four specialized regions to perform...
- Simple Epithelium
Simple squamous Simple epithelium can be divided into 4...
- Bones of the Orbit
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- Superior Orbital Fissure
Foramina of anterior cranial fossa (superior view) Olfactory...
- Optic Nerve
16 gru 2014 · The anatomical course of the optic nerve describes the transmission of special sensory information from the retina of the eye to the primary visual cortex of the brain. It can be divided into extracranial (outside the cranial cavity) and intracranial components. Extracranial.
19 gru 2022 · The visual system consists of 2 primary parallel pathways: optic and pupillary reflex pathways. [2] [3] Optic Pathway. The optic pathway begins in the retina, a complex structure of 10 layers, each serving a distinct function.
2 maj 2017 · The visual pathway is composed of four neuronal elements. Photoreceptors, bipolar cells, and retinal ganglion cells are found in the retina. Axons of ganglion cells pass through the optic nerve, optic chiasm, and optic tract.
1 kwi 2017 · The visual pathway shows a precise retinotopical organization at all levels that gives the anatomical background for symptoms when some part of optic pathway is damaged.
30 wrz 2024 · Explore the anatomy, function, and disorders of the optic tract, a crucial component in visual processing. Learn about its development and diagnostic techniques.
24 lip 2023 · The visual pathway refers to the series of cells and synapses that transmit visual signals from the environment to the brain for processing. This pathway begins with light striking the specialized nerve cells of the retina, which convert photons of light into electrochemical signals.
