Physiology | Lens of the eye
Physiology The lens of the eye is suspended via fibers (zonula fibers) in the so-called ciliary body of the eye. The ciliary body contains the ciliary muscle. It is a ring-shaped muscle that contracts when tensed. When the muscle is tensed, the zonula fibers relax and the lens becomes rounder thanks to its inherent elasticity. … Physiology | Lens of the eye