Intraocular part of optic nerve
Pars intraocularis nervi optici
- Related terms: Intra-ocular part; Intraocular part
Definition
The intraocular part is the portion situated in the eyeball, it is divided in :
- Postlaminar part: portion located posterior to the lamina cribrosa of the sclera.
- Intralaminar part: portion located in the lamina cribrosa of the sclera.
- Prelaminar part: portion between the retina and the lamina cribrosa of the sclera.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
