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Anatomy
Basics
Terminology Introduction to the musculoskeletal system Introduction to the other systems
Upper limb
Overview Shoulder and arm Elbow and forearm Wrist and hand Nerves and vessels
Lower limb
Overview Hip and thigh Knee and leg Ankle and foot Nerves and vessels
Spine and back
Overview Spine Back
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Thoracic wall Female breast Mediastinum Lungs Heart
Abdomen
Abdominal wall Peritoneum Stomach Spleen Liver Pancreas Small intestine Large intestine Kidneys and ureters Nerves, vessels and lymphatics of the abdomen
Pelvis and perineum
Pelvic girdle and floor Female pelvis and reproductive organs Male pelvis and reproductive organs Urinary bladder and urethra Perineum Nerves, vessels and lymphatics of the pelvis
Head and neck
Overview Skull Face and scalp Infratemporal region and pterygopalatine fossa Orbit and contents Nasal region Ear Oral cavity Teeth Pharynx Neck
Neuroanatomy
Overview Cerebrum Diencephalon Cerebellum Brainstem Meninges, ventricular system and subarachnoid space Blood supply of the brain Spinal cord Pathways of the nervous system Cranial nerves Peripheral nervous system
Cross sections
Head and neck Upper limb Thorax Abdomen Male pelvis Female pelvis Lower limb
Radiological anatomy
Head and neck Thorax Abdomen and pelvis Upper limb Lower limb
Histology
Types of tissues
Introduction to cells and tissues Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Cartilage and bone Muscle tissue Nervous tissue
Body systems
Cardiovascular system Nervous system Integumentary system Respiratory system Urinary system Endocrine system Digestive system Lymphoid system Male reproductive system Female reproductive system Eye and ear
HistologyBody systemsEye and ear
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Cornea and ciliary body

Learning objectives

After completing this study unit you will be able to:

  1. Learn about the structure of the cornea and ciliary body.
  2. Appreciate their relation to other ocular structures.
  3. Understand how their morphology has a determining role in their function.

Browse atlas

The cornea is a transparent circular layer that covers the pupil, iris and anterior chamber of the eye. Histologically, it is composed of proteins and cells organized into 5 layers, ranging from superficial to deep: stratified corneal epithelium, Bowman's membrane, proper substance (corneal stroma), Descemet's membrane and corneal endothelium.

The ciliary body forms a complete ring around the iris. In cross section, the ciliary body is triangular in shape. The ciliary body is made up of 3 parts: ciliary epithelium, ciliary stroma and ciliary muscle.

Cornea
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