Layer of inner and outer segments

The layer of inner and outer segments of retina is a higly ordered, mulilayered structure about 0,5 mm thick. From outside ot inise, 10 distinct layers are described in histologic sections :

• The retinal pigment epithelium
• The Outer limiting layer (Layer of Rods and Cones; Jacob's membrane)
• An external limiting membrane
• The outer nuclear layer or layer of outer granules
• The outer plexiform layer
• The inner nuclear layer or layer of inner granules
• The inner plexiform layer
• The ganglionic layer
• The stratum opticum or layer of nerve fibers
• An internal limiting membrane