. The development of the human body : a manual of human embryology. Embryology; Embryo, Non-Mammalian. THE EYE 449 divides it into an outer thicker portion, which represents the cornea, and an inner thinner portion, which covers the outer surface of the lens and becomes highly vascular. The cavity between these two portions represents the anterior chamber of the eye. The cavity of the optic cup has also become filled by a peculiar tissue which repre- sents the vitreous humor, while the mesodermal tissue surrounding. Fig. 268.—Horizontal Section through the Eye of an Embryo Pig of 7 mm. Br, Die
. The development of the human body : a manual of human embryology. Embryology; Embryo, Non-Mammalian. THE EYE 449 divides it into an outer thicker portion, which represents the cornea, and an inner thinner portion, which covers the outer surface of the lens and becomes highly vascular. The cavity between these two portions represents the anterior chamber of the eye. The cavity of the optic cup has also become filled by a peculiar tissue which repre- sents the vitreous humor, while the mesodermal tissue surrounding. Fig. 268.—Horizontal Section through the Eye of an Embryo Pig of 7 mm. Br, Diencephalon; Ec, ectoderm; I, lens; P, pigment, and R, retinal layers of the retina. the cup condenses to form a strong investment for it, which is ex- ternally continuous with the cornea, and at about the sixth week shows a differentiation into an inner vascular layer, the chorioid coat, and an outer denser one, which becomes the sclerotic coat. The various processes resulting in the formation of the eye, 29. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original McMurrich, J. Playfair (James Playfair), 1859-1939. Philadelphia : P. Blakiston's son & co.
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