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lamina cribrosa |
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lamina cribrosa [′lam·ə·nə krə′brō·sə] (anatomy) The portion of the sclera which is perforated for the passage of the optic nerve. The fascia covering the saphenous opening in the thigh. The anterior or posterior perforated space of the brain. The perforated plates of bone through which pass branches of the cochlear part of the vestibulocochlear nerve. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| CSF pressure is transmitted to the inner ear through a patent cochlear aqueduct and lamina cribrosa of the internal auditory canal. By inhibiting Factor 5A1, Senesco blocked TNF-alpha-induced apoptosis by 80 percent in lamina cribrosa cells of the human optic nerve head. The lamina cribrosa is a supporting structure for the optic nerve at the point of connection with the eye. |
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