Anatomy

Visual Pathways

Set of cell bodies and nerve fibers conducting impulses from the eyes to the cerebral cortex. It includes the RETINA; OPTIC NERVE; optic tract; and geniculocalcarine tract.

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Abstract

Set of cell bodies and nerve fibers conducting impulses from the eyes to the cerebral cortex. It includes the RETINA; OPTIC NERVE; optic tract; and geniculocalcarine tract.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Pathway, Visual
  • Pathways, Visual
  • Visual Pathway

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Aspects Covered

22 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

72(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Central Nervous System (1966-1970)
  • Vision (1966-1970)

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  1. A08w.612w.220.860

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WW 103

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Visual Pathways. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014795. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014795
  2. Visual Pathways. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68015725