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Abnormal suspensory ligament of lens morphology

MedGen UID:
866730
Concept ID:
C4021077
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Abnormality of the suspensory ligament of lens; Abnormality of zinn's membrane; Ciliary zonule abnormality; Zonule of zinn abnormality
 
HPO: HP:0012628

Definition

An anomaly of the suspensory ligament of lens, also known as the ciliary zonule. These ligaments represent a series of fibers connecting the ciliary body and lens of the eye, holding the lens in place. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbnormal suspensory ligament of lens morphology

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