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].
| Type | Nerve |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | ectoderm-derived structure |
| Latin Name | 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 Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the cranial nerve II?
The Latin name for the cranial nerve II is 02 optic nerve.
Related Structures
accessory nucleus of optic tract
nuclei accessorii tractus optici
accessory pretectal nucleus
APN
aggregate regional part of brain
set of nuclei of neuraxis
alar plate midbrain
amiculum of dentate nucleus
amiculum nuclei dentati
amiculum of inferior olive
ami
ampulla caudalis
ansa peduncularis
ansa peduncularis in thalamo
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