Retinal Cone Photoreceptor Cells

**Definition:** Photosensitive afferent neurons located primarily within the FOVEA CENTRALIS of the MACULA LUTEA. There are three major types of cone cells (red, blue, and green) whose photopigments have different spectral sensitivity curves. Retinal cone cells operate in daylight vision (at photopic intensities) providing color recognition and central visual acuity.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.675.650.850.625.670.100 - A08.675.650.915.937.670.100 - A08.800.950.937.670.100 - A09.371.729.831.625.670.100 - A11.671.650.850.625.670.100 - A11.671.650.915.937.670.100

**Synonyms:** - Cone Photoreceptors - Photoreceptors, Cone - Cones (Retina) - Retinal Cone Cells - Cone Photoreceptor Cells - Retinal Cone - Retinal Cone Photoreceptors