Anatomy

Anterior Eye Segment

The front third of the eyeball that includes the structures between the front surface of the cornea and the front of the VITREOUS BODY.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The front third of the eyeball that includes the structures between the front surface of the cornea and the front of the VITREOUS BODY.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Anterior Eye Segments
  • Eye Segment, Anterior
  • Eye Segments, Anterior
  • Segment, Anterior Eye
  • Segments, Anterior Eye

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ANTERIOR CHAMBER

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History Note

85

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Previous Indexing

  • Anterior Chamber (1966-1984)
  • Cornea (1966-1984)
  • Eye (1966-1984)

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  1. A09w.371w.060w

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WW 210

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Anterior Eye Segment. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000869. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000869
  2. Anterior Eye Segment. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_segment_of_eyeball
  3. Anterior Eye Segment. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2359844