tunica fibrosa of eyeball

corneosclera

The sclera and cornea form the fibrous tunic of the bulb of the eye; the sclera is opaque, and constitutes the posterior five-sixths of the tunic; the cornea is transparent, and forms the anterior sixth.

Type Organ
Latin Name corneosclera
FMA ID 58102

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tunica fibrosa of eyeball?
The sclera and cornea form the fibrous tunic of the bulb of the eye; the sclera is opaque, and constitutes the posterior five-sixths of the tunic; the cornea is transparent, and forms the anterior sixth.
What is the Latin name for the tunica fibrosa of eyeball?
The Latin name for the tunica fibrosa of eyeball is corneosclera.

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