Definition of Zonules. Meaning of Zonules. Synonyms of Zonules

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Definition of Zonules

Zonule
Zonule on"ule, n. A little zone, or girdle.

Meaning of Zonules from wikipedia

- known as the suspensory ligament of the lens. The zonules are about 1–2 μm in diameter. The zonules attach to the lens capsule 2 mm anterior and 1 mm...
- flatten. While the tension on equatorial zonules is increased during accommodation, the anterior and posterior zonules are simultaneously relaxing. The increased...
- stretch and break the zonules), or glaucoma (enlargement of the globe stretches the zonules). Steroid administration weakens the zonules and can lead to luxation...
- aqueous humor production and resorption, and maintenance of the lens zonules for the purpose of anchoring the lens in place. Accommodation essentially...
- The lens is suspended to the ciliary body by the suspensory ligament (zonule of Zinn), made up of hundreds of fine transparent fibers which transmit...
- the mechanical rubbing of posterior pigment layer of the iris with the zonules that are deposited as a result of the currents of the aqueous humor. The...
- ISBN 978-0-19-861035-9. Bainbridge, David (30 June 2009). Beyond the Zonules of Zinn: A Fantastic Journey Through Your Brain. Harvard University Press...
- ciliary zonules, the connective tissue strands which suspend the lens within the eye. The mutations responsible for Marfan syndrome weaken the zonules and...
- dialysisDeficient support of the lenticular capsule of the eye by the Zonules of Zinn. Contents:  A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...
- lens to decrease its diameter and increase its thickness. The suspensory zonules of Zinn relax and the radial tension around the lens is released. This...