Long ciliary nerve

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAny of two or three nerves that are given off by the nasociliary nerve as it crosses the optic nerve, pass through the posterior part of the sclera, and run forward between the sclera and the choroid to be distributed to the iris and cornea.

Synonyms

ciliary nerve short ciliary nerve nasociliary nerve ciliary ganglion ophthalmic nerve nasal nerve lacrimal nerve occipital nerve oculomotor nerve lesser occipital nerve optic nerve second cranial nerve

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