Retina

Of membrane and eye.

The innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve.

This concept's ID is @1~29629

Area

  • fovea 0 facts

    Area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most...

  • parafovea 0 facts

    Area of the retina immediately surrounding the fovea.

  • macula 0 facts

    A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear...

Visual Cell

  • visual cell 2 facts

    One of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light.

  • cone 1 facts

    A visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color.

  • rod 1 facts

    A visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light.

Also contains

  • neuroepithelium 0 facts

    Epithelium associated with special sense organs and containing sensory nerve en...

  • blind spot 0 facts

    The point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light.