2018 Neural Control and CoordinationSense Organs – Structure of the Human Eye Easy Question 2 of 2 in Sense Organs – Structure of the Human Eye

The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by

A smooth muscles attached to the iris
B ligaments attached to the iris
C ligaments attached to the ciliary body
D smooth muscles attached to the ciliary body

The answer is C.

Solution

Suspensory ligaments from the ciliary body hold the lens.

The lens in the human eye is held in its place by suspensory ligaments attached to the ciliary body.

Concept eye-lens-suspensory-ligament

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