Anterior
chamber |
A cavity of
the eye filled with aqueous humor, a fluid that provides oxygen, glucose,
and proteins |
Choroid |
Layer rich in
blood vessels that supply the eye tissues with oxygen and nutrients |
Ciliary
body |
Changes the
shape of the lens, which adjusts the eye's focus |
Conjunctiva |
Transparent
membrane that covers the sclera and lines the insides of the eyelids |
Cornea
and lens |
Focuses light |
Fovea |
A depression
in the retina where cones (photoreceptor cells) are concentrated and
vision is most acute. |
Iris |
Colored part
of the eye |
Optic
disc |
Round, flat
structure where nerve fibers from the retina converge |
Optic
nerve |
Transmits information
about images to the brain |
Retina |
Contains light-sensitive
nerve cells |
Sclera |
White, outer
layer of the eyeball |
Vitreous |
Transparent
gel that fills the main cavity of the eye |