Fovea centralis

System Sensory (Eye)
SNOMED CT 264479005

Fovea centralis

Definition

A depression in the inner retinal surface within the macula lutea, the photoreceptor layer of which is entirely cones and which is specialized for maximum visual acuity.

Also known as centre of macula, fovea centralis in macula — per UBERON

The Fovea centralis is a part of the Sensory (Eye).

Also identified as