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optic chiasma

chiasma

A decussation of the diencephalon where the fibers of the optic nerve cross.

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Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Latin Name chiasma
FMA ID 62045

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the optic chiasma?

A decussation of the diencephalon where the fibers of the optic nerve cross.

What body system is the optic chiasma part of?

The optic chiasma is part of the Nervous.

What is the Latin name for the optic chiasma?

The Latin name for the optic chiasma is chiasma.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:62045 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000959 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — optic chiasma Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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