Anatomy of the Eye

Front

The watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye

Back

Aqueous and vitreous humors

Front

The structure between the choroid and the iris that anchors the lens in place

Back

Choroid

Front

Tiny structures that attach the lens of the eye to the ciliary body

Back

Ciliary body

Front

Modified sweat glands located between the eyelashes

Back

Ciliary glands

Front

Sensory cells in the retina that are sensitive to bright light and provide color vision

Back

Cones

Front

A delicate external membrane that covers the exposed eyeball and lines the eyelid

Back

Conjunctiva

Front

A transparent tissue over the anterior center of the eye

Back

Cornea

Front

Muscles attached to the outer surface of the eye that are responsible for changing the direction of viewing

Back

Extrinsic muscles

Front

The anterior portion of the choroid, which gives the eye its color

Back

Iris

Front

Tear secretors; located above the lateral end of each eye

Back

Lacrimal glands