Definition : A transparent, biconvex structure of the eye, enclosed in a capsule and situated behind
the iris and in front of the vitreous humor (vitreous body). It is slightly overlapped
at its margin by the ciliary processes. Adaptation by the ciliary body is crucial
for ocular accommodation. [MeSH];
A transparent, biconvex structure of the eye, enclosed in a capsule and situated behind
the iris and in front of the vitreous humor (vitreous body). It is slightly overlapped
at its margin by the ciliary processes. Adaptation by the ciliary body is crucial
for ocular accommodation. [MeSH]