Zonule of Zinn

The zonule of Zinn (Zinn's membrane, ciliary zonule) is a ring of fibrous strands connecting the ciliary body with the crystalline lens of the eye. The zonule of Zinn is split into two layers: a thin layer which lines the hyaloid fossa and a thicker layer which is a collection of zonular fibers. Collectively, the fibers are known as the suspensory ligament of the lens. This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of ... more

The zonule of Zinn (Zinn's membrane, ciliary zonule) is a ring of fibrous strands connecting the ciliary body with the crystalline lens of the eye. The zonule of Zinn is split into two layers: a thin layer which lines the hyaloid fossa and a thicker layer which is a collection of zonular fibers. Collectively, the fibers are known as the suspensory ligament of the lens. This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained within it may be outdated. less