Structures of the Eye and Sheep Eye Dissection Prep
The Eye
Eye: sense organ that receives light and focuses it; sending impulses to the brain 3 Main Parts Sclera: Outer Layer of Eye tough white outer tissue of the eye Choroid: Middle Layer of Eye Retina—inner layer of the eye
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Sclera: Outer Layer of the Eye Sclera: white outer covering of the eye provides support and shape. Cornea: Clear layer at the front of eye where light passes.
Choroid: Middle Layer of Eye Pupil: Opening where light enters; looks like a black spot Choroid: The middle layer of the eye. Iris: Colored layer of the choroid; controls the size of the pupil
Retina: Inner Layer of the Eye Retina: Covering along the inside of the eye; contains neurons called rods and cones
Other Eye Structures Vitreous humor: clear substance (jelly-like) inside the eye; Aqueous humor: clear liquid that fills area between cornea and the lens; constantly is being replaced by body
Other Eye Structures Lens: Focuses Light onto the retina Optic Nerve: Carries impulses from the eye to the brain
Structures of the eye Aqueous humor Choroid
Sheep Eye Dissection
Step 1: Locate External Structures Locate cornea, sclera, optic nerve
Step 2: Begin Dissection Using your scalpel cut into the eye at the junction of the sclera and the cornea Make incision with the scalpel and then cut around the cornea with the scissors
Step 3: Separate eye and identify structures Separate the front of the eye and set aside Identify the structures of the back of the eye Aqueous humor (watery liquid) Victreous humor (jelly-like liquid) Retina/Blind Spot (where optic nerve attaches) Lens (looks like marble)
Step 4: Identify structures of front section of eye Cornea (clear covering at front of eye) Iris (colored section of eye) Pupil (opening through iris)
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Sclera: Outer Layer of the Eye