Not all axons from each retina cross (decussate)
in the optic chiasm.
- Axons from ganglion cells in the nasal retina
decussate in the chiasm. Click here to
see the path.
- Axons from ganglion cells in the temporal
retina do not
decussate. Click here to see
the path.
- Click here to see both paths.
Question:
Is the information from the left visual
field of each each eye represented in the right
visual cortex or the left
visual cortex? (Click on the correct answer).
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