optic stalk
optic stalks
The narrow, proximal portion of the optic vesicle which connects the embryonic eye and forebrain.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | ecto-epithelium |
| Latin Name | optic stalks |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optic stalk?
The narrow, proximal portion of the optic vesicle which connects the embryonic eye and forebrain.
What body system is the optic stalk part of?
The optic stalk is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the optic stalk?
The Latin name for the optic stalk is optic stalks.
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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