Intrascleral plexus

Intrascleral plexus
Details
Drains from Schlemm's canal
Drains to Anterior ciliary veins

Anatomical terminology

The intrascleral plexus is the network of blood vessels within the substance of the sclera. Blood enters from the small connecting channels from Schlemm's canal; it exits through superficial vessels, then passing it on to the anterior ciliary veins.[1]

References

  1. "eye, human."Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica 2006 Ultimate Reference Suite DVD 2009
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