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SHEEP EYE DISSECTION
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EYE
The eye is an
extension of
the brain
It helps us take
in light
information
from our
surroundings.
This is how!
Eye brain proximity
• Can you see :
• the optic nerve bundle?
• Spinal cord?
What are the parts of the eye?
• Let’s use a diagram to help us get familiar with the parts and pronounce them correctly!
Cornea
Cornea- transparent membrane that covers iris and pupil. Focuses light on the retina.
Pupil, Iris, ScleraPupil- hole passes different amounts of light
Iris- colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil
Sclera- “whites” of the eye that forms outer covering
Aqueous Humor, Ciliary Muscle, LensAqueous Humor- nutritious fluid between the iris and
the cornea. As we age, it breaks down and we begin to see “floaters”
Ciliary Muscles- produces aqueous humor and controls lens shape
Lens- Bends light rays to the back of the eye –retina. Elastic so change in shape allows for focus on objects close up or far away
Retina• Full of light
receptors which are sensitive to:
• Cones-Colour
• Rods- Light levels
• Massive blood supply is also neededThis is Ms. Vikingson’s retina!!
Blind Spot- site of
optic nerve
connection
Vitreous Humor, Blind Spot, Optic Nerve, Vitreous Humor- transparent jelly-like fluid that fills
the eye and refracts light
Blind Spot- area where optic
nerve attaches. No retina is
located there so information
cannot be picked up; “Blind”
Optic Nerve- sends messages
picked up by retina to the brain
Choroid Layer, Tapetum lucidumChoroid Layer- lies between the
sclera and the retina it provides the blood supply to the eye.
Tapetum lucidum- iridescent film under the retina that provides animals with “night vision”
Cross section
You must know:1. Lens2. Cornea3. Aqueous humor4. Pupil5. Iris6. Ciliary Muscle7. Sclera8. Vitreous Humor9. Retina10. Blind Spot11. Choroid Layer12. Optic Nerve13. Tapetum Lucidum
Sclera
Blind
Spot
Ciliary
Choroid Layer
Taptem lucidum
Eye Dissection
• Before we go over the dissection, let’s review the parts of the eye and their function
TIME TO BEGIN THE DISSECTION!!!
Cow-Eye Interactive Dissection
Cut away fat using scissors
Anterior External Eye Structure
Posterior External Eye Structures
• Select a place to make an incision of the sclera midway between the cornea and optic nerve. Use the point of a surgical scissors to make a small cut through the sclera. Fluid should ooze out of the eyeball when you have cut deeply enough.
• Arrange the two hemispheres of the eye as you see in the photograph.
• Observe the semi-fluid vitreous humor that fills the central cavity of the eye. It is transparent in the living eye but might be cloudy in the preserved specimen
• The retina lines the the posterior cavity of the eye and extends forward to the ciliary body. Use your probe to lift and pull the retina back from the underlying choroid layer.
• Notice that the retina is only firmly attached to the choroid at one place. This region is the optic disc or blind spot.
Internal Eye Structure – Posterior Section
Internal Eye Structures – Anterior Section
Remove the lens and place against newspaper to see that it is a magnifier!
• When the lens is removed, an opening, allowing light to enter the eye is seen. This opening, the pupil is located in the center of the iris. Note the oblong shape of the sheep pupil, in humans the pupil is circular.
• The back side of the iris can be seen just above the pointer in the photograph.
Ask Ms. Vadakan for the“Identify Parts” Sheet…
Can you identify the parts? You will need to to get credit during the lab
Clean up!
• Once all eye parts have been located and signed off by your teacher, it is time to clean up!
• Clean off all instruments on your paper towel and put them away
• Wrap up eye and all eye parts inside your paper towel
• Remove gloves around paper towel for easy disposal
• Place items into garbage can