Arcus: alternatives and connections

The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See Eye.

The delicate membrane by which the back part of the globe of the eye is lined, and in which the fibers of the optic nerve terminate. S…

biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina

A piece of glass, or other transparent substance, ground with two opposite regular surfaces, either both curved, or one curved and the…

biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina

a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea

The goddess of the rainbow, and swift-footed messenger of the gods.

A marked prominence or process on any part of a bone.

of Apparatus

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

A joint or juncture between bones in the skeleton.

Of little, or less than the usual, height; of low growth; as, base shrubs.

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

Hollowness.

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells.

The plain semidome of an apse; sometimes used for the entire apse.

A horn, or anything shaped like or resembling a horn.