What is another name for the posterior cavity of the eye?

The posterior cavity of the eye is accurately referred to as the vitreous chamber. This cavity is located behind the lens and in front of the retina, and it is filled with a gel-like substance known as vitreous humor. The vitreous humor helps maintain the shape of the eye, provides support to the retina, and plays a role in light transmission through the eye.

In contrast, the aqueous chamber refers to the space in the front of the eye, which is filled with aqueous humor. This chamber is subdivided into the anterior chamber and posterior chamber. The anterior chamber sits between the cornea and the iris, while the posterior chamber lies between the iris and the lens. The term "optic chamber" is not commonly used in ocular anatomy, making "vitreous chamber" the correct and widely accepted term for the posterior cavity of the eye.