Region of retina that extends from central retina to ora serrata. Peripheral retina is dominated by rods and also has less ganglion cells and is not as thick as central retina. It is responsible for peripheral and night vision. [ https://github.com/obophenotype/uberon/issues/1542 https://github.com/obophenotype/uberon/issues/216 https://webvision.med.utah.edu/book/part-i-foundations/simple-anatomy-of-the-retina/ XAO:0004458 ]

Synonyms: peripheral retina

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Term information

database cross reference
  • SCTID:264141008
  • XAO:0004458
external definition

Anatomical region comprising the peripheral part of the retina[XAO:0004458].

id

UBERON:0013682