Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

The Eye Vocab

TermDefinition
aqueous and vitreous humors the watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye
choroid the middle layer of the wall of the eye
ciliary body the structure between the choroid and the iris that anchors the lens in place
ciliary glands modified sweat glands located between the eyelashes
cones sensory cells in the retina that are sensitive to bright light and provide color vision
conjunctiva a delicate external membrane that covers the exposed eyeball and lines the eyelid
cornea a transparent tissue over the anterior center of the eye
extrinsic muscles muscles attached to the outer surface of the eye that are responsible for changing the direction of viewing
iris the anterior portion of the choroid, which gives the eye its color
lacrimal glands tear secretors; located above the lateral end of each eye
lens a transparent, flexible, structure , that is curved outward on both sides
optic chiasma the point at which the topic nerves criss
optic nerve transmitter of visual sensory signals to the occipital lobe of the brain
optic tracts the continuation of the optic nerve fibers beyond the optic chiasma
pupil the opening through which light rays enter the eye
retina the innermost layer of the eye, containing light sensitive nerve endings that send impulses through the optic nerves to the brain
rods sensory cells in the retina that are activated in dim light
sclera the tough, fibrous outer layer of the eye
suspensory ligaments tiny structures that attach the lens of the eye to the ciliary body
tarsal glands secretors of an oily substance; located in the eyelids
Created by: espindan1
Popular Anatomy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards