CILIARY ZONE
\sˈɪli͡əɹɪ zˈə͡ʊn], \sˈɪliəɹɪ zˈəʊn], \s_ˈɪ_l_iə_ɹ_ɪ z_ˈəʊ_n]\
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Under the corpus ciliare, the capsule of the vitreous humour sends off an external lamina, which accompanies the retina, and is inserted, with it, into the forepart of the capsule of the lens, a little before its anterior edge. This is the Zonula ciliaris, Zonula Zin'nii or Zonula of Zinn, Coro'na Cilia'ris, Orbic'ulus Cilia'ris. It is of a striated appearance and circular form, and assists in fixing the lens to the vitreous humour.
By Robley Dunglison
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