Chiasm may refer to:
Chiasm (musical project), an electronic music project by Emileigh Rohn. Optic
chiasm , the part of the brain where the
Kaynak: Chiasm The optic
chiasm or optic chiasma (Greek grc | χίασμα, "crossing", from the Greek grc | χιάζω 'to mark with an X', after the Greek
Kaynak: Optic chiasmChiasmal syndrome is the set of signs and symptoms that are associated with lesion s of the optic
chiasm , manifesting as various impairment
Kaynak: Chiasmal syndromeIt leaves the orbit (eye socket) via the optic canal , running postero-medially towards the optic
chiasm , where there is a partial
Kaynak: Optic nerveIt is a continuation of the optic nerve and runs from the optic
chiasm (where half of the information from each eye crosses sides, and
Kaynak: Optic tractOptic
chiasm: Optic
chiasm. The optic nerves from both eyes meet and cross at the optic
chiasm at the base of the hypothalamus of the brain.
Kaynak: Visual systemsignal is sent out the optical nerve (via the axons of the ganglion cells) through the optic
chiasm to the LGN (lateral geniculate nucleus ).
Kaynak: RetinaIt is usually associated with lesions of the optic
chiasm , the area where the optic nerves from the right and left eyes cross near the
Kaynak: Bitemporal hemianopsiaThe suprachiasmatic nucleus or nuclei, abbreviated SCN, is a tiny region on the brain's midline, situated directly above the optic
chiasmKaynak: Suprachiasmatic nucleus(In Latin anatomical terms the form decussatio is used, e.g. decussatio pyramidum ) In anatomy the term chiasma or
chiasm means much the
Kaynak: Decussationto the suprachiasmatic nuclei via the optic nerve and the optic
chiasm The suprachiasmatic nuclei receive and interpret information on
Kaynak: Retinohypothalamic tractThese axons form the optic nerve , optic
chiasm , and optic tract . A small percentage of retinal ganglion cells contribute little or
Kaynak: Retinal ganglion cellThe nucleus is situated at the base of the brain, adjacent to the optic
chiasm . In humans, it contains about 3,000 neurons. Function
Kaynak: Supraoptic nucleusThe most common cause of Marcus Gunn pupil is a lesion of the optic nerve (between the retina and the optic
chiasm ) or severe retina l
Kaynak: Marcus Gunn pupilPatients may present with bitemporal inferior quadrantanopia leading to bitemporal hemianopia , as the tumor may compress the optic
chiasm .
Kaynak: CraniopharyngiomaThey usually arise in the cerebellum , near the brainstem , hypothalamic region , or the optic
chiasm , but they may occur in any area
Kaynak: Pilocytic astrocytomalies in the area roughly bounded on its posterolateral region by the cerebral peduncle s, and on its anterolateral region by the optic
chiasm .
Kaynak: Median eminence