Optic Chiasm
Synonyms
Chiasm, Optic
Chiasma Opticum
Chiasma Opticums
Chiasma, Optic
Chiasmas, Optic
Chiasms, Optic
Decussation, Optic
Decussations, Optic
Optic Chiasma
Optic Chiasmas
Optic Chiasms
Optic Decussation
Optic Decussations
Opticum, Chiasma
Opticums, Chiasma
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.