Anatomy of the Human Eye

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A labeled diagram of the human eye.

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The human eye functions like a camera, capturing the world and sending signals to the brain for interpretation.

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The eye is a small but complex organ that works like a camera, constantly capturing the world and sending signals to the brain to help us see.

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The orbit is the bony socket that protects the eye.

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The eye sits in a bony socket called the orbit, which protects it.

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The conjunctiva is a clear membrane that covers the surface of the eye.

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The conjunctiva, along with the eyelids, helps keep the eye lubricated and protected.

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Light enters the eye through the cornea.

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The cornea is a clear, dome-shaped covering at the front of the eye that allows light to enter.

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The anterior chamber contains aqueous humor.

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Behind the cornea is the anterior chamber, a fluid-filled space containing aqueous humor that nourishes the eye and maintains its shape.

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The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that focuses light entering the eye.

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The retina contains millions of light-sensitive cells called rods and cones, which convert light into electrical signals sent to the brain through the optic nerve.

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Rods and cones are the two types of light-sensitive cells in the retina.

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Rods are responsible for vision in low light, while cones detect color and detail in brighter light.

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The conjunctiva is a clear membrane that covers the surface of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids.

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It helps keep the eye moist and protected from dust.

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Aqueous humor is the clear fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the iris, nourishing the eye.

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It keeps the eye healthy by providing nutrients.