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Optic Nerves Collection

The optic nerves, an intricate part of the anatomy of the human brain, can be seen from an inferior view

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Anatomy of human brain, inferior view

Anatomy of human brain, inferior view

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Anatomical pathways of innervation to the lacrimal gland

Anatomical pathways of innervation to the lacrimal gland

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Retina with macular degeneration

Retina with macular degeneration

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Anatomy of human brain stem and cranial nerves

Anatomy of human brain stem and cranial nerves

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Conceptual image of human eye and skull

Conceptual image of human eye and skull

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Anatomy of human eye, perspective

Anatomy of human eye, perspective

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Orbital cut showing abducent nerve with ciliary ganglion and oculomotor nerve

Orbital cut showing abducent nerve with ciliary ganglion and oculomotor nerve

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Retina of a normal eye

Retina of a normal eye

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Retina with advanced diabetic retinopathy

Retina with advanced diabetic retinopathy, showing increased scar tissue, hemorrhaging and diffuse vitreous blood (blurred appearance)

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Conceptual image of cranial nerves in human brain

Conceptual image of cranial nerves in human brain

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Human brain with nerves

Human brain with nerves

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Anatomy of human eye

Anatomy of human eye

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Diagram of a retinal detachment

Diagram of a retinal detachment

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Retina of eye with glaucoma

Retina of eye with glaucoma

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Retina with neovascularization

Retina with neovascularization showing retinal hemorrhaging

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Anatomy of human eye showing focal points

Anatomy of human eye showing focal points

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Abducent nerve in the orbit with lateral rectus muscle

Abducent nerve in the orbit with lateral rectus muscle

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Human eye with muscles and circulatory system

Human eye with muscles and circulatory system

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system

Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system
A genetic disorder of the nervous system, neurofibromatosis causes tumors to form on nerves throughout the body, including a type of tumor called an optic nerve glioma that can result in childhood

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Detail of ateries of the human head and the trigeminal nerve

Detail of ateries of the human head and the trigeminal nerve

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Conceptual image of human eye anatomy

Conceptual image of human eye anatomy

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Cross section of human eye

Cross section of human eye

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Anatomy of human skull, eyeball and arteries to brain

Anatomy of human skull, eyeball and arteries to brain

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Brain and eye anatomy, artwork C013 / 4664

Brain and eye anatomy, artwork C013 / 4664
Brain and eye anatomy. Computer artwork of the brain from below, with the front of the brain and the eyeballs (white, one at right sectioned) at top

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Vision and the brain, MRI scan

Vision and the brain, MRI scan
Vision and the brain. Coloured Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the head of a 55 year old man, showing the eyes, optic nerves and brain

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Brains eye nerves, artwork

Brains eye nerves, artwork
Brains eye nerves. Artwork of the human brain (orange) and skull (purple) from above, coloured to show the optic nerves (green) and neural pathways. The front of the head is at left

Background imageOptic Nerves Collection: Human brain, artwork

Human brain, artwork
Human brain anatomy. Computer artwork of a persons head showing the brain with the right hemisphere removed. The following regions can be seen: outer cortex (red) somatosensory cortex (lighter)


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The optic nerves, an intricate part of the anatomy of the human brain, can be seen from an inferior view. These anatomical pathways are responsible for innervating the lacrimal gland, ensuring our eyes stay moist and healthy. In a conceptual image depicting human eye anatomy, we get a glimpse into the complex structure that allows us to see. The eye is intricately connected to the skull, working together seamlessly to provide us with vision. However, not all images of the human eye show perfect health. In one such image, we witness macular degeneration affecting the retina. This condition highlights how crucial they can in transmitting visual information from our eyes to our brain. Switching perspectives to explore orbital cuts reveals fascinating details about these nerves' connections within our skulls. Here we find the abducent nerve alongside ciliary ganglion and oculomotor nerve - all playing vital roles in controlling eye movements and focusing abilities. Returning to conceptual images of human eye anatomy showcases both normal retinas and those affected by advanced diabetic retinopathy. It serves as a reminder that they can vulnerable and require proper care for optimal functioning. Understanding these complexities helps us appreciate how remarkable our visual system truly is. The optic nerves serve as conduits between our eyes and brains, allowing us to perceive and interpret the world around us through sight – an extraordinary gift indeed.