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cranial nerve II

Term ID
ZFA:0000435
Synonyms
  • CN-II
  • optic
  • optic nerve
Definition
Cranial nerve which is comprised of retinal ganglion cell axons running posterior medially towards the optic chiasm, at which the axons cross the midline and after which the structure is termed the optic tract.
Appears at
Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0000435
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