About The Medical Condition Chiasma Opticum

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Chiasma Opticum

Chiasma Opticum Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Chiasma Opticum Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Chiasma Opticum?

The X-shaped structure formed by the meeting of the two optic nerves. At the optic chiasm the fibers from the medial part of each retina cross to project to the other side of the brain while the lateral retinal fibers continue on the same side. As a result each half of the brain receives information about the contralateral visual field from both eyes.

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