Anatomical structures
Crystalline lens
Synonym(s) - Ocular Lens - Lens, Eye - Crystalline Lens
Definition: Transparent, biconvex structure of the EYE, enclosed in a capsule and located behind the IRIS and in front of the vitreous humour (GLASS BODY). It is slightly covered at the margin by the ciliary processes.
Generic term(s)
- Sensory organs
- Eye
- Crystalline lens
See also
- Crystalline capsule
- Crystalline cortex
- Crystalline nucleus