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ARTERIA CENTRALIS RETINAE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A branch of the ophthalmic artery which penetrates the optic nerve 1 cm behind the eye to enter the eye at the optic papilla in the retina.

OBS

It divides into superior and inferior temporal and nasal branches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Branche de l'artère ophtalmique gagnant, à 6-12 mm en arrière du globe oculaire, l'axe du nerf optique qu'elle parcourt.

OBS

Elle pénètre dans l'œil par la papille et se divise en branches supérieure et inférieure [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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