Suspensory ligament of eyeball: Difference between revisions

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Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball[edit]

The suspensory ligament of the eyeball, also known as Lockwood's ligament, is a crucial structure in the anatomy of the eye. It plays a significant role in supporting the eyeball within the orbit.

Anatomy[edit]

The suspensory ligament is a fibrous sheath that extends from the medial rectus muscle to the lateral rectus muscle. It is situated below the eye and helps maintain the position of the eyeball by forming a supportive sling. This ligament is part of the fascia bulbi, which is a connective tissue layer surrounding the eye.

Function[edit]

The primary function of the suspensory ligament of the eyeball is to support the eyeball and prevent it from sagging within the orbit. It acts as a hammock, distributing the weight of the eye and maintaining its proper alignment. This is essential for normal ocular function and vision.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Damage or weakening of the suspensory ligament can lead to enophthalmos, a condition where the eyeball sinks into the orbit. This can occur due to trauma, aging, or certain diseases. Proper functioning of this ligament is crucial for maintaining ocular health and vision.

Related Structures[edit]

The suspensory ligament of the eyeball is closely associated with other structures in the orbit, including the extraocular muscles, the optic nerve, and the lacrimal gland. It works in conjunction with these structures to facilitate eye movement and vision.

References[edit]

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-== Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball ==
+==Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball==
-The '''Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball''', also known as '''Zonule of Zinn''', is a series of fibers connecting the ciliary body with the lens of the eye. It plays a crucial role in holding the lens in place and changing its shape during accommodation.
+The '''suspensory ligament of the eyeball''', also known as '''Lockwood's ligament''', is a crucial structure in the anatomy of the [[eye]]. It plays a significant role in supporting the [[eyeball]] within the [[orbit (anatomy)|orbit]].
-[[File:Suspensory ligament of lens.png|thumb|right|300px|Illustration of the Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball]]
+==Anatomy==
-== Structure ==
+The suspensory ligament is a fibrous sheath that extends from the [[medial rectus muscle]] to the [[lateral rectus muscle]]. It is situated below the [[eye]] and helps maintain the position of the [[eyeball]] by forming a supportive sling. This ligament is part of the [[fascia bulbi]], which is a connective tissue layer surrounding the [[eye]].
-The Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball is a ring of fibrous strands forming a zonule that connects the ciliary body with the crystalline lens. It is composed of fine transparent fibers that arise from the valleys between the ciliary processes.
+==Function==
-== Function ==
+The primary function of the suspensory ligament of the eyeball is to support the [[eyeball]] and prevent it from sagging within the [[orbit (anatomy)|orbit]]. It acts as a hammock, distributing the weight of the [[eye]] and maintaining its proper alignment. This is essential for normal [[ocular]] function and [[vision]].
-The primary function of the Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball is to hold the lens in place. It also plays a significant role in the accommodation process, which is the ability of the eye to adjust its focus from distant to near objects (and vice versa). This is achieved by changing the shape of the lens.
+==Clinical Significance==
-== Clinical Significance ==
+Damage or weakening of the suspensory ligament can lead to [[enophthalmos]], a condition where the [[eyeball]] sinks into the [[orbit (anatomy)|orbit]]. This can occur due to trauma, [[aging]], or certain [[diseases]]. Proper functioning of this ligament is crucial for maintaining [[ocular]] health and [[vision]].
-Damage to the Suspensory Ligament of Eyeball can lead to conditions such as [[Subluxation (medicine)|subluxation]] or dislocation of the lens. This can occur due to trauma, certain systemic disorders, or as a complication of eye surgery.
+==Related Structures==
-== See Also ==
+The suspensory ligament of the eyeball is closely associated with other structures in the [[orbit (anatomy)|orbit]], including the [[extraocular muscles]], the [[optic nerve]], and the [[lacrimal gland]]. It works in conjunction with these structures to facilitate [[eye movement]] and [[vision]].
-* [[Ciliary body]]
+==See Also==
-* [[Crystalline lens]]
-* [[Accommodation (eye)]]
-== References ==
+* [[Orbit (anatomy)]]
+* [[Extraocular muscles]]
+* [[Fascia bulbi]]
+* [[Enophthalmos]]
-<references />
+==References==
+* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470583/ Anatomy, Head and Neck, Eye Suspensory Ligament - StatPearls]
+* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/suspensory-ligament-of-the-eye ScienceDirect - Suspensory Ligament of the Eye]
+{{Anatomy of the eye}}
+{{Ophthalmology}}
-[[Category:Eye anatomy]]
-[[Category:Ligaments]]
 [[Category:Ophthalmology]]
+[[Category:Anatomy]]
+[[Category:Eye]]