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Optic Nerve MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Optic Nerve
Tree Number(s)
A08.800.800.120.680
Unique ID
D009900
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009900
Annotation
neoplasms = OPTIC NERVE NEOPLASMS + histological type of neoplasm; atrophy = OPTIC ATROPHY; neuritis = OPTIC NEURITIS; OPTIC NERVE HEAD see OPTIC DISK is also available
Scope Note
The 2nd cranial nerve which conveys visual information from the RETINA to the brain. The nerve carries the axons of the RETINAL GANGLION CELLS which sort at the OPTIC CHIASM and continue via the OPTIC TRACTS to the brain. The largest projection is to the lateral geniculate nuclei; other targets include the SUPERIOR COLLICULI and the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEI. Though known as the second cranial nerve, it is considered part of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Entry Term(s)
Cranial Nerve II
Nervus Opticus
Second Cranial Nerve
NLM Classification #
WW 280
Entry Combination
injuries:Optic Nerve Injuries
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/04/16
Optic Nerve Preferred
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