Words Related to Body - The Eye
Here you will learn some English words related to the eye, such as "eyeball", "tear duct", and "retina".
Review
Flashcards
null
Quiz
choroid
[noun]
a vascular layer of tissue in the eye, located between the retina and the sclera
ciliary body
[noun]
(anatomy) the structure that encloses the inner surface of the eye which consists of the muscle which makes the eye move
fovea
[noun]
a small pit in the center of the retina that is responsible for sharp central vision
iris
[noun]
(anatomy) the round colored portion of the eye around the pupil and behind the cornea
lens
[noun]
(anatomy) the clear elastic part of the eye that concentrates light in order for things to be seen clearly
macula
[noun]
a specialized area in the retina that provides central vision and sharp visual acuity
pupil
[noun]
(anatomy) the small round black area in the center of the eye, through which light enters
retina
[noun]
(anatomy) the sensory membrane at the back of the eye that transmits light signals to the brain through optic nerves
sclera
[noun]
the tough, outer layer of the eye that helps protect and maintain the shape of the eyeball
vitreous humor
[noun]
the clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eye
tear duct
[noun]
any of the several small canals through which tears pass from the tear gland to the eye or from the eye to the nose
rod cell
[noun]
a specialized photoreceptor cell found in the retina of the eye that is responsible for vision in low-light conditions
cone cell
[noun]
a specialized photoreceptor in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and high visual acuity in bright light conditions
aqueous humor
[noun]
a transparent fluid in the eye that nourishes and maintains the shape of the anterior chamber
anterior chamber
[noun]
the front part of the eye that contains clear fluid (aqueous humor), located between the cornea and the iris, helping to maintain the eye's shape and pressure
posterior chamber
[noun]
the back part of the eye that contains clear fluid (aqueous humor), located between the iris and the lens, helping to maintain the eye's shape and pressure
conjunctiva
[noun]
a thin, transparent membrane that covers the front surface of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids
ora serrata
[noun]
the jagged edge of the retina in the eye where it transitions to the ciliary body, marking the end of the retina's visual capabilities
Download LanGeek App