Meaning & use
suspensory ligament in eye
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Meaning
nouncountabletechnical
A ring of tiny fibers inside the eye that holds the lens in place and helps it change shape to focus.
Grammar: Countable; you can say 'a suspensory ligament' or 'the suspensory ligaments'.
Patterns
- the suspensory ligament in the eye
- suspensory ligaments of the eye
The suspensory ligament in the eye connects the lens to the ciliary body.
Damage to the suspensory ligament in the eye can cause the lens to move out of position.
Eye doctors examine the suspensory ligament in the eye to check for lens stability.
Word forms
| plural | suspensory ligaments in eye |
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Common combinations
- suspensory ligament in the eye
- The suspensory ligament in the eye is made of many fine fibers.
- damage to the suspensory ligament
- Damage to the suspensory ligament can lead to blurred vision.
- the lens is held by the suspensory ligament
- The lens is held by the suspensory ligament, which allows it to change shape.
Synonyms and how they differ
- zonule
- A more technical term for the same structure; often used in ophthalmology.
- ciliary zonule
- Another technical name for the suspensory ligament of the lens.
Commonly confused: suspensory ligament in eye or suspensory ligament of the lens?
suspensory ligament in eye vs suspensory ligament of the lens
This is a more specific term that refers to the same structure but emphasizes its connection to the lens.
Practice
What is the main function of the suspensory ligament in the eye?
Choose one answer.
The suspensory ligament in the eye attaches to the lens and allows it to change shape for focusing. The other options describe different parts of the eye: the iris controls light, tear glands produce tears, and the optic nerve transmits signals.
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