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cranial nerve II

02 optic nerve

Cranial nerve fiber tract which is comprised of retinal ganglion cell axons running posterior medially towards the optic chiasm, at which some of the axons cross the midline and after which the structure is termed the optic tract. Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain[ZFA].

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Tipo Nerve
Sistema corporal Nervioso
Estructura principal ectoderm-derived structure
Nombre latino 02 optic nerve
FMA ID 50863

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cranial nerve II?

Cranial nerve fiber tract which is comprised of retinal ganglion cell axons running posterior medially towards the optic chiasm, at which some of the axons cross the midline and after which the structure is termed the optic tract. Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain[ZFA].

What body system is the cranial nerve II part of?

The cranial nerve II is part of the Nervioso.

What is the Latin name for the cranial nerve II?

The Latin name for the cranial nerve II is 02 optic nerve.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:50863 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000941 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q186029 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — cranial nerve II Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.