optic chiasm
- a variation of optic chiasma.
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Hazel has an optic chiasm pilocytic astrocytoma - a slow-growing tumour which presses on her optic nerve and affects her vision.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
In addition, a very small number of RGC axons project from the optic chiasm to the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The pituitary, seated in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone, is directly inferior to the optic chiasm.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
For example, the axons from the medial retina of the left eye cross over to the right side of the brain at the optic chiasm.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Figure 16.8 Pituitary Tumor The pituitary gland is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone within the cranial floor, placing it immediately inferior to the optic chiasm.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
