Category: Database: Organ and Tissue
Epididymis
The epididymis is a highly coiled, elongated tubular structure located along the posterior surface of each testis, playing a crucial…
Fovea Centralis
The fovea centralis, commonly referred to as the fovea, is a small depression located at the center of the macula…
Vitreous Humor
The vitreous humor, also known as the vitreous body, is a clear, gel-like substance that fills the posterior chamber of…
Pupil
The pupil is the central, circular opening in the iris of the eye that controls the amount of light entering…
Aqueous Humor
Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye—the spaces between the…
Sclera
The sclera is the tough, opaque, fibrous outer layer of the eye commonly referred to as the “white of the…
Extraocular Muscles
The extraocular muscles are a group of six skeletal muscles that control the precise and coordinated movements of the eyeball,…
Macula Lutea
The macula lutea, commonly referred to simply as the macula, is a small, yellowish region located near the center of…
Retina
The retina is the innermost, light-sensitive layer of the eye that plays a central role in the visual system by…
Eye
The eye is a highly specialized, complex organ responsible for vision, one of the most important senses in humans and…
Conjunctiva
The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers the anterior…
Iris
The iris is the colored, circular structure of the eye that surrounds the pupil and controls the amount of light…
Cornea
The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. It…
Epidermis
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, serving as the body’s primary protective barrier against environmental threats, mechanical…
Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, serving as a complex and dynamic barrier that protects internal…