SchlemmKanalSystem
SchlemmKanalSystem, also known as the canal of Schlemm, is the conventional outflow pathway for aqueous humor in the eye. It comprises the trabecular meshwork, Schlemm's canal, the collector channels, and the downstream episcleral venous system. The system serves as the principal route for drainage from the anterior chamber and helps regulate intraocular pressure.
Anatomy and location: Schlemm's canal is a circular channel at the iridocorneal angle, where the cornea meets
Physiology: Aqueous humor is produced by the ciliary body and flows into the anterior chamber. Draining through
Clinical relevance: Alterations in the SchlemmKanalSystem can raise intraocular pressure and contribute to glaucoma, particularly primary
History: The system is named after Friedrich Schlemm, a German anatomist.